At a glance
Reported students
43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
405
Thelma Buffey Elementary: 43 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Thelma Buffey Elementary
Thelma Buffey Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Flint. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Kearsley Community School District. NCES reports 43 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below the Michigan median of 15.8:1 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 White (58.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Thelma Buffey Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.5 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.1%
- Hispanic18.6%
- Black9.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14%
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.
Other schools in Kearsley Community School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Weston Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
380 reported students
Kate Dowdall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
405 reported students
Kearsley Virtual Academy
High · Grades 09–12
83 reported students
Leota Fiedler Elementary School
Middle · Grades 04–06
431 reported students
Armstrong Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
656 reported students
Kearsley High School
High · Grades 09–12
836 reported students
Public schools near Thelma Buffey Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2 Elementary · Charter · Richfield Public School Academy | PK–02 | 216 | 1.3 mi |
| Kate Dowdall Elementary School Elementary · Kearsley Community School District | KG–05 | 405 | 1.5 mi |
| Weston Elementary School Elementary · Kearsley Community School District | PK–01 | 380 | 1.6 mi |
| Potter School Elementary · Flint School District of the City of | PK–06 | 221 | 2.3 mi |
| Haas Elementary School Elementary · Genesee School District | PK–05 | 326 | 3.1 mi |
| DoyleRyder School Elementary · Flint School District of the City of | PK–06 | 373 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thelma Buffey Elementary
What grades does Thelma Buffey Elementary serve?
Thelma Buffey Elementary reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kearsley Community School District.
How many students attend Thelma Buffey Elementary?
Thelma Buffey Elementary reported 43 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thelma Buffey Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 43 students and 3.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thelma Buffey Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thelma Buffey Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kearsley Community School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thelma Buffey Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.4% 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 Thelma Buffey Elementary in?
Thelma Buffey Elementary is part of Kearsley Community School District, based in Flint, MI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thelma Buffey Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2 (1.3 mi), Kate Dowdall Elementary School (1.5 mi), Weston Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.