Buffalo Jones Elem

www.gckschools.com/

228 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Buffalo Jones Elementary, located at 708 Taylor Ave in Garden City, Kansas, is a key component of the Garden City Public Schools (USD 457) district. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational education focused on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of the Garden City school system, the institution benefits from a district-wide commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a collaborative atmosphere where staff, students, and families work together to meet diverse learning needs. Through its affiliation with the district website, Buffalo Jones Elementary maintains communication with parents and the public regarding school programs, events, and academic standards. By utilizing the resources and curriculum provided by USD 457, the school strives to create an inclusive and high-achieving environment for the children of Garden City.

228

Total Students

17.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buffalo Jones Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	198
Black	7
Asian	7
Two or More	2

Hispanic
198 (86.8 %)
White
14 (6.1 %)
Black
7 (3.1 %)
Asian
7 (3.1 %)
Two or More
2 (0.9 %)

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:	Garden City
Phone:	(620)805-7300
Website:	http://www.gckschools.com/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Buffalo Jones Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Buffalo Jones Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	122	53.5%
Male	106	46.5%

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