Buchanan Elementary School
- Buchanan Elementary School serves 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Buchanan Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
- Buchanan Elementary School operates within the East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
School Overview
- Buchanan Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 361 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Buchanan Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The diversity score of Buchanan Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 64% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 70% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 6% |
| Black | 71% | 44% |
| White | 12% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Buchanan Elementary School is East Baton Rouge Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 108 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- East Baton Rouge Parish School District's student population of 46,333 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $13,089 in this district is less than the state average of $24,719. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $13,165 is less than the state average of $22,732. The district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| School District Name | East Baton Rouge Parish School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 88 | 2 |
| Number of Students Managed | 46,333 | 1,095 |
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| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 64% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 70% |
| District Total Revenue | $563 MM | $27 MM |
| District Spending | $566 MM | $25 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $13,089 | $24,719 |
| District Spending / Student | $13,165 | $22,732 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Buchanan Elementary School is Mckinley Senior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mckinley Senior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Polk Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Baton Rouge Mckinley Senior High School Grades: 8-12 | 1419 students
0.2 miles
800 East Mckinley
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225)344-7696 0.2 8-12 1419 - Baton Rouge Polk Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 172 students
0.3 miles
408 East Polk
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225)383-2611 0.3 PK-5 172 - Baton Rouge Mckinley Middle Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 761 students
0.6 miles
1550 Eddie Robinson Sr. Driv
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225)388-0089 0.6 6-8 761 - Baton Rouge Lsu Laboratory School Grades: K-12 | 1417 students
0.7 miles
45 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225)578-3221 0.7 K-12 1417 - Baton Rouge University Terrace Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 350 students
0.7 miles
575 West Roosevelt
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225)387-2328 0.7 PK-5 350
School Reviews
| 1 I quit teaching this school because the pay is so little! I work at the governments' building downtown and I'm happy about it. The students are so loud, so greedy! All the staff seems so lazy to do anything. - Posted by Teacher - Ms. Stikeleather |
| 5 The gifted and talented program is excellent. Both of my children have attended Buchanan. The parent involvement with the program is excellent. The student-teacher ratio is about 1:16. Both of my children placed a year ahead in both math & science and the school accommodated their needs. The only real downside are the facilities. They need work. The neighborhood isn't so great; but we have never had an issue or problem. - Posted by Parent - summe |
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