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Buford Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|Lancaster, South Carolina|Lancaster 01
Lancaster, SC 29720
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Upcoming Events
Sep
14
Mon
Bear Buddies BreakfastBreakDistrict-wide
Sep
17
Thu
Parent/Teacher ConfrencesStaff DayDistrict-wide
Please schedule your appointment with your child's teacher.
Sep
22
Tue
Parent/Teacher Conf.Staff DayDistrict-wide
Sep
23
Wed
Benchmark TestingexamDistrict-wide
Sep
25
Fri
2 Hr. Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide
Oct
2
Fri
TB's Italian Ice at RecessBreakDistrict-wide
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School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
758
Student:Teacher
16.8:1
Locale
Rural
District
Lancaster 01Econ. Disadvantaged
66.2%
Phone
(803)286-0026School Statistics
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
49 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.4:1
Worse than average in SCTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
729
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
43
95% fully certified
Counselors
2
Psychologists
0.34
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,216
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,693
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,588
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 12%State 49%Local 40%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$382,567
-0.8% 1yr+37.8% 5yr
Charlotte, NC metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
20.3%
Below 150% poverty line
5.3%
Unemployment rate
7.9%
Uninsured residents
11.2%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
2,433
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
2,349
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
1,165 (50%)
Other Health Impairment
359 (15%)
Autism
264 (11%)
Speech/Language Impairment
204 (9%)
Intellectual Disability
116 (5%)
Emotional Disturbance
24 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
792
Current enrollment
Stable(+7% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Sep 14, 2026
Bear Buddies Breakfast
BreakThu, Sep 17, 2026
Parent/Teacher Confrences
Please schedule your appointment with your child's teacher.
Staff DayTue, Sep 22, 2026
Parent/Teacher Conf.
Staff DayFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Lancaster 01. Buford Elementary follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | TB's Italian Ice at RecessDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day - Schools & Offices ClosedDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Bear Buddies BreakfastDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Parent/Teacher ConfrencesDistrict-wide Please schedule your appointment with your child's teacher. |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Parent/Teacher Conf.District-wide |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Benchmark TestingDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | 2 Hr. Early ReleaseDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | TB's Italian Ice at RecessDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Fall Break (No School)District-wide |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Fall Break (No School)District-wide |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Fall Break (No School)District-wide |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Fall Break (No School)District-wide |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Fall Break (No School)District-wide |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No School for Students /Professional Dev. for StaffDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | CogAT & Iowa 2nd grade Gifted and Talented TestingDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Fall Teacher Cadet DayDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Fall Parent-Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Parent / Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Whole School Testing & Event DayDistrict-wide 9- Counseling Activity10- PSAT11-ASVAB (or PSAT, by request)12- College/Career Exploration |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Career Exploration Day Assessment HRDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | WIN Testing --- SeniorsDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | 2-hr Early ReleaseDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Student and Staff Holiday - No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | TB's Italian Ice at RecessDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | 2nd Grade Field Trip-SC Ballet ChristmasDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools & Offices ClosedDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Schools & Offices Closed- Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break (No School)District-wide |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break (No School)District-wide |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | IReady TestingDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | TB's Italian Ice at RecessDistrict-wide |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | ILHS Community Christmas ParadeDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | ExamsDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Teacher -Made Final Exams (3rd & 4th)District-wide |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Teacher -Made Final Exams (1st & 2nd)District-wide |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | ExamsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Winter Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide |
Showing 45 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Buford Elementary
Buford Elementary currently enrolls 758 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in SC.
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