Serving 604 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Buford Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 48%
- Reading Proficiency: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buford Elementary School's student population of 604 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buford Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Buford Elementary School often compared to?
Buford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moffett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Buford Elementary School?
604 students attend Buford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Buford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buford Elementary School?
Buford Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Buford Elementary School offer ?
Buford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Buford Elementary School part of?
Buford Elementary School is part of Lennox School District.
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