Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buchanan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 387 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Buchanan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buchanan Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Buchanan Elementary School is ranked #2799 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Buchanan Elementary School often compared to?
Buchanan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Buchanan Elementary School?
387 students attend Buchanan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Buchanan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buchanan Elementary School offer ?
Buchanan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buchanan Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Buchanan Elementary School located?
Buchanan Elementary School is located in the Burton Heights neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Burton Heights.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 387 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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