Excellent
#144 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 6% in state
Based on limited data
Buford Elementary School
Elementary School · Buford City · Buford, GA
A Buford City elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
2500 Sawnee Ave, Buford, GA 30518
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 11 schools in Buford.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buford Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,339
Median home value
$367,000
Median rent
$1,611/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30518; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 627 | Compare → |
| Sugar Hill Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Sycamore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 768 | Compare → |
| Friendship Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 694 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Buford City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,926NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buford Elementary School is listed in Buford City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buford Elementary School
Buford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Buford, GA, part of Buford City, serving approximately 434 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 2,268 schools in GA. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buford Elementary School
What grades does Buford Elementary School serve?
Buford Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Buford Elementary School?
Buford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buford Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buford Elementary School rank in GA?
Buford Elementary School ranks #144 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Buford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Buford Elementary School a charter school?
No, Buford Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buford Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Buford Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buford Elementary School?
36.9% of students at Buford Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gwinnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (770) 945-5248
- Area population (ZIP 30518)
- 56,309
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30518; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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