Buffum Elementary School serves 701 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
701 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Buffum Elementary School?
701 students attend Buffum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Buffum Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffum Elementary School?
Buffum Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Buffum Elementary School offer ?
Buffum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Buffum Elementary School part of?
Buffum Elementary School is part of Pacifica School District.
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