Friendship Elementary School

4450 Friendship Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Friendship Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Friendship Elementary School's student population of 655 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
655 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Friendship Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendship Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#885 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
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34%
36%
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34%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
32%
18%
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Black
7%
36%
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White
52%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Friendship Elementary School's ranking?
Friendship Elementary School is ranked #885 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Friendship Elementary School often compared to?
Friendship Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Friendship Elementary School?
655 students attend Friendship Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Friendship Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Elementary School?
Friendship Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Friendship Elementary School offer ?
Friendship Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Friendship Elementary School part of?
Friendship Elementary School is part of Hall County School District.

School Reviews

2   11/22/2010
I do not recommend this school. We moved recently from New Jersey and the few months that my children are attending this school we noticed lower grades and lack of management from a few teachers of how to deal with certain situations with the students.
- Posted by Parent - mosor
2   9/26/2007
the teachers at friendship elementary school do not involve themselves enough in the classrooms,they hand out their work and assignments to the children but actual time spent explaining what they need is minimal my child is very discouraged,i have spoken with several other parents,whose children also attend friendship and they are troubled as well.this is the second year my child has attended this school and as far as academically this school is very disappointing in its support of child learning.
- Posted by Teacher - bscap

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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