Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buchanan Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#411 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
11%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
69%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buchanan Elementary School's ranking?
Buchanan Elementary School is ranked #411 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Buchanan Elementary School?
456 students attend Buchanan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Buchanan Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buchanan Elementary School?
Buchanan Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buchanan Elementary School offer ?
Buchanan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buchanan Elementary School part of?
Buchanan Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Buchanan Elementary School located?
Buchanan Elementary School is located in the Highlands And Perkins neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 14 other public schools located in Highlands And Perkins.
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