Enrollment
1,368
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+94% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buford Senior Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buford Senior Academy
Buford Senior Academy is a large elementary school in Buford, Georgia, enrolling 1,368 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.9:1 is larger than about 99% of Georgia schools and 94% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,368 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 237 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #142.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1368 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Buford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Buford Academy (816 students): Buford Senior Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.9:1 vs 9.2:1).
Buford City also operates Buford High School (1,966 students) and Buford Middle School (1,426 students) alongside Buford Senior Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Buford Senior Academy compares
Buford Senior Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buford City, which includes Buford Senior Academy.
$12,863
Per student
-7%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.3%
State 34.1%
Federal 9.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,368 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Buford Senior Academy a good school?
Buford Senior Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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