Serving 506 students in grades Kindergarten-6,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 48% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
506 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)26%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)48%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)2%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)11%
10%
Black
(15-16)12%
15%
White
(15-16)63%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)12%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Buchanan Elementary School?
506 students attend Buchanan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Buchanan Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buchanan Elementary School?
Buchanan Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buchanan Elementary School offer ?
Buchanan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Buchanan Elementary School part of?
Buchanan Elementary School is part of Bristol Township School District.
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