Thelma Buffey Elementary School serves 279 students in grades 2-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 92% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 87% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)92%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)87%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Thelma Buffey Elementary School?
279 students attend Thelma Buffey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Thelma Buffey Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thelma Buffey Elementary School?
Thelma Buffey Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thelma Buffey Elementary School offer ?
Thelma Buffey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Thelma Buffey Elementary School part of?
Thelma Buffey Elementary School is part of Kearsley Community School District.
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