Buford Elementary School

www.bufordcityschools.org

402 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Buford Elementary School, located at 2500 Sawnee Ave in Buford, Georgia, is a central component of the Buford City School District. Serving a primary-level student population, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, benefiting from the district’s reputation for prioritizing academic excellence, strong extracurricular engagement, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a smaller, independent city school system, the elementary school is often noted for its cohesive culture and the personalized attention students receive within a dedicated neighborhood atmosphere.

The school’s curriculum focuses on establishing a robust foundation in core academic subjects while fostering social and emotional growth. By aligning with the broader mission of the Buford City Schools, the elementary campus emphasizes high standards of instruction and innovative teaching practices designed to prepare students for middle school transitions. Parents and community members typically view the school as a focal point of the area, characterized by a commitment to student achievement and the cultivation of a well-rounded educational experience for its young learners.

402

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buford Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	111
Black	34
Asian	36
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
198 (49.3 %)
Hispanic
111 (27.6 %)
Asian
36 (9.0 %)
Black
34 (8.5 %)
Two or More
22 (5.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Buford City
Phone:	(770)945-5248
Website:	http://www.bufordcityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 390