Buford Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Buford, Georgia 30518 · Buford City
#139 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#6982 of 50,301 nationally
About Buford Elementary School
Buford Elementary School is a public elementary located in Buford, in the Buford City school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–K. In 2025 it enrolled 431 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 139th of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (74th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 431.
There are 12 schools in Buford; Buford Elementary School ranks 3rd of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Buford Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Buford Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Buford Academy
Buford · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
816 students · 696 m away
Buford Middle School
Buford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,426 students · 875 m away
Buford Senior Academy
Buford · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
1,368 students · 902 m away
Buford High School
Buford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students · 1.9 km away
Harmony Elementary School
Buford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students · 4.4 km away
Sycamore Elementary School
Sugar Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
751 students · 4.6 km away
Friendship Elementary School
Buford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
673 students · 5.1 km away
Sugar Hill Elementary School
Sugar Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,156 students · 5.6 km away
Patrick Elementary School
Buford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
999 students · 6.2 km away
Lanier High School
Sugar Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,871 students · 6.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Robert H Harvey Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
R. N. Fickett Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
Dunaire Elementary School
Stone Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
Burdell Elementary School
Macon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
Oak Grove Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
Eastside Elementary School
Douglasville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Buford Elementary School a good school?
Buford Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 76.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #139 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Buford Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Buford Elementary School ranks #139 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #6982 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Buford Elementary School?
Buford Elementary School had 431 students in 2025.
Is Buford Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Buford Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–K. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Buford Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Buford Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.