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Buford Elementary School vs. Friendship Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Buford Elementary School
2500 Sawnee Ave
Buford, GA 30518
Friendship Elementary School
4450 Friendship Rd
Buford, GA 30519
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Buford Elementary School serves 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 694 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Friendship Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-K
PK-5
Total Students
434 students
694 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buford Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Friendship Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buford Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Friendship Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buford Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Friendship Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buford Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buford City School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Friendship Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hall County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#1113 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Friendship Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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35%
(Top 50% in GA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Friendship Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hall County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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33%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Friendship Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hall County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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30-34%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Friendship Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hall County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Buford Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Friendship Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
26
8
Kindergarten Students
408
117
Grade 1 Students
-
100
Grade 2 Students
-
117
Grade 3 Students
-
117
Grade 4 Students
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122
Grade 5 Students
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113

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
11%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buford City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Friendship Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hall County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buford City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Friendship Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hall County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buford City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Friendship Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hall County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
45%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buford City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Friendship Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hall County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buford City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Friendship Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hall County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buford City School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Friendship Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hall County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buford City School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Friendship Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hall County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buford City School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Friendship Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hall County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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