At a glance
Reported students
221
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 708 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
310.5
Buffalo Jones Elem: 221 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 193
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Buffalo Jones Elem
Buffalo Jones Elem is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Garden City. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Garden City. NCES reports 221 students for 2024–25.
Among 708 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, close to the Kansas median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (87.3%) and White (5.9%). English learners represent 61.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Buffalo Jones Elem
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 61.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.16
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.9%
- Hispanic87.3%
- Black3.2%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Garden City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Edith Scheuerman Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–04
204 reported students
Gertrude Walker Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–04
186 reported students
Jennie Barker Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–06
163 reported students
Abe Hubert Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
285 reported students
Plymell Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
117 reported students
Georgia Matthews Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–04
112 reported students
Public schools near Buffalo Jones Elem
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abe Hubert Elementary School Elementary · Garden City | KG–06 | 285 | 0.6 mi |
| Edith Scheuerman Elem Elementary · Garden City | KG–04 | 204 | 0.7 mi |
| Gertrude Walker Elem Elementary · Garden City | KG–04 | 186 | 0.9 mi |
| Georgia Matthews Elem Elementary · Garden City | KG–04 | 112 | 1 mi |
| Alta Brown Elem Elementary · Garden City | KG–04 | 336 | 1.3 mi |
| Jennie Wilson Elem Elementary · Garden City | PK–04 | 796 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Jones Elem
What grades does Buffalo Jones Elem serve?
Buffalo Jones Elem reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Garden City.
How many students attend Buffalo Jones Elem?
Buffalo Jones Elem reported 221 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 193 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Buffalo Jones Elem?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 221 students and 16.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Buffalo Jones Elem a public, charter, or magnet school?
Buffalo Jones Elem is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garden City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Buffalo Jones Elem students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Buffalo Jones Elem in?
Buffalo Jones Elem is part of Garden City, based in Garden City, KS, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Buffalo Jones Elem?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Abe Hubert Elementary School (0.6 mi), Edith Scheuerman Elem (0.7 mi), Gertrude Walker Elem (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.