BUFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Buford Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lancaster 01 school district, located in Lancaster, SC with about 725 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Buford Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Buford Elementary School, located at 1906 North Rocky River Road in Lancaster, South Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As a public institution within the Lancaster County School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for students in their early formative years. Its location in the rural-suburban landscape of Lancaster reflects the school's commitment to fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere where students, staff, and families work collaboratively to support student growth.

The school places a strong emphasis on creating a safe and nurturing environment that promotes both academic excellence and social-emotional development. Through its curriculum and extracurricular initiatives, Buford Elementary aims to build a solid educational base that prepares young learners for their transition to middle school and beyond. By focusing on fundamental skills and encouraging a positive school culture, the institution strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Lancaster community.

For more information, contact Buford Elementary at (803) 286-0026 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.