- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buford, GA
Buford Senior Academy
Federal NCES profile for Buford Senior Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130060004338
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buford Senior Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Buford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Buford Senior Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buford Senior Academy ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Buford, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Buford Senior Academy held near 878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.4 → 51.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 130060004338 · Buford, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,368 enr · 27.9:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Buford High School (1,966 students)
Buford Senior Academy held near 878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.4 → 51.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Buford Senior Academy 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
- This school
Buford Senior Academy
1,368 students
- Buford Academy
Buford Academy
816 students
- Buford Element 431
Buford Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Buford Senior Academy reports 1,368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buford Senior Academy compares
Buford Senior Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.9:1 | ▲ 94% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 56% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,368 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,368
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
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
27.9:1
students per teacher
- 94% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 1368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Asian 10.6%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Buford Senior Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buford City reports $13,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buford Senior Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buford Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buford Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buford Senior Academy'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
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Buford
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~1,368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buford Senior Academy
How many students attend Buford Senior Academy?
Buford Senior Academy has 1,368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buford, GA. CCD year-over-year: 876 (2022-23) → 878 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buford Senior Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Buford Senior Academy is 27.9:1, which is 94% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buford Senior Academy?
26.7% of students at Buford Senior Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buford Senior Academy?
The largest demographic group at Buford Senior Academy is White at 45.8% of enrollment, in Buford, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buford Senior Academy?
Buford Senior Academy 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 Senior Academy rank among public schools in Buford?
By Resource Investment Index, Buford Senior Academy ranks #9 of 12 public 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 public schools in Buford on the city page.
What other schools are in Buford City?
Besides Buford Senior Academy, Buford City also operates Buford High School (1,966 students), Buford Middle School (1,426 students), and Buford Academy (816 students). See the Buford City district page for the complete list.