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#528 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 41% in state
Buffalo Jones Elem
Elementary School · Garden City · Garden City, KS
A Garden City elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
708 Taylor Ave, Garden City, KS 67846
- Math 27% proficient (2025)
- Reading 37% proficient (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buffalo Jones Elem score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buffalo Jones Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,603/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garden City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,507
Median home value
$188,200
Median rent
$994/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67846; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Abe Hubert Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Edith Scheuerman ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Gc Achieve at J.d. Adams HallEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 107 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Garden City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #3 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buffalo Jones Elem is listed in Garden City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buffalo Jones Elem
Buffalo Jones Elem is a public elementary school in Garden City, KS, part of Garden City, serving approximately 240 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #528 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buffalo Jones Elem
What grades does Buffalo Jones Elem serve?
Buffalo Jones Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Buffalo Jones Elem?
Buffalo Jones Elem has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Jones Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Jones Elem is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buffalo Jones Elem rank in KS?
Buffalo Jones Elem ranks #528 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Buffalo Jones Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Buffalo Jones Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buffalo Jones Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buffalo Jones Elem has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Buffalo Jones Elem a charter school?
No, Buffalo Jones Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buffalo Jones Elem a Title I school?
No, Buffalo Jones Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buffalo Jones Elem?
89.6% of students at Buffalo Jones Elem 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Finney County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (620) 805-7300
- Area population (ZIP 67846)
- 34,276
- Area average commute
- 14.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 67846; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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