- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lennox, CA
Buford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Buford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062142002563
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buford Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Lennox · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Buford Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buford Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Lennox, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Buford Elementary shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 525 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 062142002563 · Lennox, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 20.5:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Lennox Middle (1,193 students)
Buford Elementary shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 525 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Buford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lennox Middle
Lennox Middle
1,193 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary
716 students
- Moffett Elemen
Moffett Elementary
626 students
- Dolores Huerta
Dolores Huerta Elementary
529 students
- This school
Buford Elementary
513 students
- Felton Element 364
Felton Elementary
364 students
What this shows Buford Elementary reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buford Elementary compares
Buford Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.7%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.4%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Buford Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lennox reports $21,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lennox Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moffett Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dolores Huerta Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Felton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Lennox
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
716 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Moffett Elementary
Standard public school
626 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Dolores Huerta Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 24:1 students per teacher
Felton Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buford Elementary
How many students attend Buford Elementary?
Buford Elementary has 513 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lennox, CA. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buford Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buford Elementary?
75.9% of students at Buford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Buford Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.7% of enrollment, in Lennox, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buford Elementary?
Buford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buford Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lennox?
By Resource Investment Index, Buford Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Lennox, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lennox on the city page.
What other schools are in Lennox?
Besides Buford Elementary, Lennox also operates Lennox Middle (1,193 students), Jefferson Elementary (716 students), and Moffett Elementary (626 students). See the Lennox district page for the complete list.