Buford Elementary

513 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Buford Elementary, located at 4919 W. 109th St. in Lennox, California, is a public school serving students within the Lennox School District. As a key educational institution in the community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school is situated in a diverse, close-knit urban area, often acting as a central hub for neighborhood families and prioritizing a supportive environment that addresses the unique needs of its student population.

Like many schools in the Lennox district, Buford Elementary is committed to fostering academic achievement while promoting social-emotional growth. The campus offers various programs designed to engage students and bridge educational gaps, ensuring that all learners have the opportunity to succeed. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding Lennox community, the school strives to provide a stable and inclusive learning atmosphere, preparing its students for their transition into middle school and beyond.

513

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	486
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	16

Hispanic
486 (94.7%)
Two or More
16 (3.1%)
Black
7 (1.4%)
White
2 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lennox
Phone:	(310)680-8900
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	399
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 103