Serving 221 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Buffalo Jones Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Buffalo Jones Elementary serves the southwest part of Garden City, KS, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buffalo Jones Elementary School's student population of 221 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Buffalo Jones Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Jones Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
87%
23%
Black
3%
7%
White
6%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Jones Elementary School's ranking?
Buffalo Jones Elementary School is ranked #840 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Buffalo Jones Elementary School often compared to?
Buffalo Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alta Brown Elementary School, Edith Scheuerman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Jones Elementary School?
221 students attend Buffalo Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Buffalo Jones Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo Jones Elementary School?
Buffalo Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buffalo Jones Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Jones Elementary School part of?
Buffalo Jones Elementary School is part of Garden City School District.
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