Buford Academy

www.bufordcityschools.org

1,297 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

Buford Academy is a primary educational institution serving students in grades 2–3 within the Buford City School District in Georgia. Located on Robert Bell Parkway, the school acts as a vital bridge in the district’s "step-up" grade-level configuration, focusing on foundational academic growth and social development during a critical period of early childhood education. As part of a highly regarded independent school system, Buford Academy benefits from the district's commitment to smaller class sizes, rigorous curriculum standards, and a strong emphasis on student performance.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative learning environment and its integration of technology into the daily classroom experience. By fostering a supportive community, Buford Academy aims to prepare young learners for the transition to the upper elementary grades while maintaining the high expectations associated with the Buford City Schools brand. With its focus on both excellence in instruction and the holistic development of its students, the academy remains a central pillar of the local Buford community.

1,297

Total Students

89.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buford Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	626
Hispanic	336
Black	122
Asian	124
Two or More	86
American Indian	3

White
626 (48.3 %)
Hispanic
336 (25.9 %)
Asian
124 (9.6 %)
Black
122 (9.4 %)
Two or More
86 (6.6 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	(678)482-6960
Website:	http://www.bufordcityschools.org
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	1,297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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

Grade 1 435

Grade 2 429

Grade 3 433