Buchanan Elementary School
- Buchanan Elementary School serves 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 67% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Buchanan Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 406 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Buchanan Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Buchanan Elementary School is 0.39, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #611 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 6% |
| Black | 77% | 44% |
| White | 9% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Baton Rouge Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 1378 students
0.2 miles
800 East Mckinley
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225)344-7696 0.2 8-12 1378 - Baton Rouge Polk Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 233 students
0.3 miles
408 East Polk
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225)383-2611 0.3 PK-5 233 - Baton Rouge Mckinley Middle Magnet School Grades: 6-8 | 741 students
0.6 miles
1550 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225)388-0089 0.6 6-8 741 - Baton Rouge Lsu Laboratory School Grades: K-12 | 1447 students
0.7 miles
45 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225)578-3221 0.7 K-12 1447 - Baton Rouge University Terrace Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 437 students
0.7 miles
575 West Roosevelt
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225)387-2328 0.7 PK-5 437
School Reviews
| 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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