Buchanan Primary School serves 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buchanan Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Buchanan Primary School's student population of 457 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buchanan Primary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
3%
36%
White
86%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Buchanan Primary School often compared to?
Buchanan Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jones Elementary School, Tallapoosa Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Buchanan Primary School?
457 students attend Buchanan Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Buchanan Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buchanan Primary School?
Buchanan Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buchanan Primary School offer ?
Buchanan Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buchanan Primary School part of?
Buchanan Primary School is part of Haralson County School District.
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