- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buford, GA
Friendship Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Friendship Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130261001268
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Friendship Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Buford · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Friendship Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Friendship Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Buford, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Friendship Elementary School held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.2 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 130261001268 · Buford, GA Other · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 14.6:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson High School (1,318 students)
Friendship Elementary School held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.2 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Friendship Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson High S
Johnson High School
1,318 students
- Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch High
1,304 students
- East Hall High
East Hall High School
1,287 students
- West Hall High
West Hall High School
1,274 students
- Chestatee High
Chestatee High School
1,245 students
- This school
Friendship Elementary School
673 students
What this shows Friendship Elementary School reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Friendship Elementary School compares
Friendship Elementary School 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 25% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Georgia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,074
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 673 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Friendship Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hall County reports $13,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Friendship Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Friendship Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
Harmony Elementary School
Standard public school
614 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Buford Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 13.9:1 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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Friendship Elementary School
How many students attend Friendship Elementary School?
Friendship Elementary School has 673 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buford, GA. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendship Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Friendship Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Friendship Elementary School?
45.8% of students at Friendship Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Friendship Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Friendship Elementary School is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in Buford, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Friendship Elementary School?
Friendship Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Friendship Elementary School rank among schools in Buford?
By Resource Investment Index, Friendship Elementary School ranks #3 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 Hall County?
Besides Friendship Elementary School, Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students), Flowery Branch High (1,304 students), and East Hall High School (1,287 students). See the Hall County district page for the complete list.