- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buford, GA
Buford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Buford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130060000275
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buford Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Buford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Buford Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buford Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Buford, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Buford Elementary School grew from 402 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE held 31.9 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 130060000275 · Buford, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 13.9:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Buford High School (1,966 students)
Buford Elementary School grew from 402 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE held 31.9 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Buford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buford High Sc
Buford High School
1,966 students
- Buford Middle
Buford Middle School
1,426 students
- Buford Senior
Buford Senior Academy
1,368 students
- Buford Academy
Buford Academy
816 students
- This school 431
Buford Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Buford Elementary School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buford Elementary School compares
Buford Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 56% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,926
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
African American 10.7%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Buford Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Buford City reports $13,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buford Senior Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buford Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Buford
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ivy Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
1,507 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Patrick Elementary School
Standard public school
999 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Friendship Elementary School
Standard public school
673 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Harmony Elementary School
Standard public school
614 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buford Elementary School
How many students attend Buford Elementary School?
Buford Elementary School has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buford, GA. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buford Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% lower 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 School?
26.9% of students at Buford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Buford Elementary School is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Buford, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buford Elementary School?
Buford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 School rank among schools in Buford?
By Resource Investment Index, Buford Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Buford, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buford on the city page.
What other schools are in Buford City?
Besides Buford Elementary School, Buford City also operates Buford High School (1,966 students), Buford Middle School (1,426 students), and Buford Senior Academy (1,368 students). See the Buford City district page for the complete list.