Buford Elementary School
1906 North Rocky River Rd, Lancaster, SC 29720 | (803) 286-0026
- Grades: PK-5
- Student Enrollment: 833
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 833 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 342nd out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1906 N. Rocky River Road, Lancaster, SC 29720
- Principal or Admin: Sandra Jones-Izzard
- Fax: (803) 286-9986
- Website: www.lancasterscschools.org
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Lancaster County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,888
- Dropout Rate: 4.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.3
- Enrolled Students: 11,687
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 833
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 49.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 389 (46.7%)
- Females: 432 (51.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 50 (6.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 394 (47.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 444 (53.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 4 | 0.5% |
| Black | 76 | 9.1% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 1.2% |
| White | 728 | 87.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 19 | 2.3% |
| Kindergarten | 118 | 14.2% |
| 1st Grade | 122 | 14.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 126 | 15.1% |
| 3rd Grade | 144 | 17.3% |
| 4th Grade | 153 | 18.4% |
| 5th Grade | 151 | 18.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 63%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:37%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $41,997
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $29,946 | 18% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,579 | 82% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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