BUDA EL

www.hayscisd.net

604 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Buda Elementary School, located at 300 San Marcos Street in Buda, Texas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hays Consolidated Independent School District (Hays CISD). Situated in the heart of the historic downtown area of Buda, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and reflects the district's commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. As one of the long-standing campuses in the region, it plays a vital role in the academic and social development of children during their formative elementary years.

The school operates under the broader mission of Hays CISD, which emphasizes student success, innovative teaching practices, and the cultivation of a strong school-community partnership. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Buda Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational transitions. Families interested in specific school programs, district policies, or enrollment information can find comprehensive resources through the official Hays CISD website at [www.hayscisd.net](http://www.hayscisd.net).

604

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUDA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	328
Black	22
Asian	15
Two or More	34
American Indian	3

Hispanic
328 (54.3 %)
White
202 (33.4 %)
Two or More
34 (5.6 %)
Black
22 (3.6 %)
Asian
15 (2.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HAYS CISD
Phone:	(512)295-4431
Website:	http://www.hayscisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	604
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 43

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 89