Buchanan Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Buchanan Elementary School serves 223 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
89%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Buchanan Elementary School?
223 students attend Buchanan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Buchanan Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buchanan Elementary School?
Buchanan Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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-5
What school district is Buchanan Elementary School part of?
Buchanan Elementary School is part of Mifflin County School District.

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