Serving 359 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 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- 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
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Buchanan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Buchanan Elementary School's student population of 359 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2799 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
87%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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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?
359 students attend Buchanan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Buchanan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 1% 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 17:1, which is equal to 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?
Buchanan Elementary School is part of Grand Rapids School District.
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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