Thelma Buffey Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction FLINT, MI Grades PK–KG Suburb: Large Flint, MI SchoolScore™ D (53.8)
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Thelma Buffey Elementary
FLINT, MI 48506
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–KG SchoolScore™ D (53.8)
43
Students
3.5
Teachers
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
(810)591-3501
Phone
http://www.kearsleyschools.org
Website

Thelma Buffey Elementary is a public school administered by the Kearsley Community School District district in FLINT, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–KG.

Key statistics: 43 students enrolled; a 12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
43.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 88% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.29:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▼ 22% better
Free Lunch %
74.4%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 35% worse
School Details
School Name
Thelma Buffey Elementary
NCESSCH ID
262007009085
State School ID
MI-25110-04513
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
New
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
4235 CROSBY RD
City
FLINT
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
48506
County
Genesee County
Metro Area
Flint, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
2608
State Leg. Upper
26026
State Leg. Lower
26067
Latitude
43.06981
Longitude
-83.62738
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten
👥
43
Total Students
👩‍🏫
3.5
Teachers FTE
📐
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
3.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)3.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 32 74.4%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Kearsley Community School District
LEAID
2620070
State LEA ID
MI-25110
Phone
(810)591-8000
Website
http://www.kearsleyschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
FLINT
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$48,805K
Federal Revenue
$7,217K
State Revenue
$33,294K
Local Revenue
$8,294K
Total Expenditure
$47,274K
Instruction Exp.
$23,215K
Support Services
$13,543K
Other Current Exp.
$2,091K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Thelma Buffey Elementary

1
Kearsley High School
FLINT · High
0.9 mi
2
Kearsley Virtual Academy
FLINT · High
0.9 mi
3
Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2
FLINT · Elementary
1.3 mi
4
Richfield Public School Academy
FLINT · Middle
1.5 mi
5
Kate Dowdall Elementary School
FLINT · Elementary
1.5 mi
6
Weston Elementary School
BURTON · Elementary
1.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Thelma Buffey Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Thelma Buffey Elementary?
43 students are enrolled at Thelma Buffey Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Thelma Buffey Elementary have?
Thelma Buffey Elementary has 3.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does Thelma Buffey Elementary serve?
Thelma Buffey Elementary serves grades PK through KG.
Is Thelma Buffey Elementary a charter school?
Thelma Buffey Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Thelma Buffey Elementary located in?
Thelma Buffey Elementary is located in the Flint, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Thelma Buffey Elementary belong to?
Thelma Buffey Elementary is part of the Kearsley Community School District school district.
How much does Kearsley Community School District spend per student?
The Kearsley Community School District district spends approximately $1,099,395,349 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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