Buchanan Elementary School
Buchanan Elementary School serves 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Buchanan Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Buchanan Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Buchanan Elementary School's student population of 378 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 378 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Buchanan Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Buchanan Elementary School is 0.38, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #344 out of 1277 schools (Top 30%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 64% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 70% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 78% | 43% |
| White | 7% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.61 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Baton Rouge Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Buchanan Elementary 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 | 1,221 student
0.2 miles
800 East Mckinley
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 344-7696 0.2 8-12 1,221 - Baton Rouge Polk Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 77 students
0.3 miles
408 East Polk
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-2611 0.3 PK-5 77 - Baton Rouge Mckinley Middle Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 753 students
0.6 miles
1550 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 388-0089 0.6 6-8 753 - Baton Rouge Lsu Laboratory School Magnet School
Grades: K-12 | 1,441 student
0.7 miles
45 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-3221 0.7 K-12 1,441 - Baton Rouge University Terrace Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 423 students
0.7 miles
575 West Roosevelt
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-2328 0.7 PK-5 423
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 |
Recent Articles
Jay McDowell, a public school teacher in Howell, evicted a student for making anti-homosexual comments, but now the instructor faces suspension. Learn about the national controversy that involves this local Michigan teacher.
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
After playing rapper Macklemore's "Same Love" pro-gay rights rap song in class, a Michigan teacher was suspended with no pay. We explore the controversy.
