East Buchanan Community School District

414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 581 students in East Buchanan Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in East Buchanan Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
581 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Buchanan Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#190 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
72%
68%
69%
70%
55-59%
63%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
95%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,081 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,666 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,081
$16,468
Spending / Student
$13,666
$16,042

Best East Buchanan Community School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3660
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
East Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Gr: 7-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
East Buchanan High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Buchanan Community School District?
East Buchanan Community School District manages 3 public schools serving 581 students.
What is the rank of East Buchanan Community School District?
East Buchanan Community School District is ranked #194 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Buchanan Community School District?
95% of East Buchanan Community School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Buchanan Community School District?
East Buchanan Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is East Buchanan Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,666 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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