Thelma Buffey Elementary School serves 43 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thelma Buffey Elementary School's student population of 43 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thelma Buffey Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Hispanic
19%
9%
Black
9%
18%
White
58%
63%
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Thelma Buffey Elementary School?
43 students attend Thelma Buffey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Thelma Buffey Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thelma Buffey Elementary School?
Thelma Buffey Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Thelma Buffey Elementary School offer ?
Thelma Buffey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Thelma Buffey Elementary School part of?
Thelma Buffey Elementary School is part of Kearsley Community School District.
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