Buchanan Elementary School (Closed 2010)

263 Hancock Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Buchanan Elementary School serves 313 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
13%
17%
White
78%
65%
All Ethnic Groups
22%
0.35
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
49%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Buchanan Elementary School?
313 students attend Buchanan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Buchanan Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buchanan Elementary School?
Buchanan Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
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 Hamilton City School District.

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