East Buchanan Junior High School (Closed 2023)

414 5th St North Po Box 40
Winthrop, IA 50682
East Buchanan Junior High School serves 193 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend East Buchanan Junior High School?
193 students attend East Buchanan Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of East Buchanan Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Buchanan Junior High School?
East Buchanan Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Buchanan Junior High School offer ?
East Buchanan Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Buchanan Junior High School part of?
East Buchanan Junior High School is part of East Buchanan Community School District.

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