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Buchanan Elementary School

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Summary

Buchanan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Davenport, Iowa, serving 357 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school is part of the Davenport Community School District, which is ranked 297 out of 311 school districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buchanan Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (29.69%) and Hispanic (12.04%) students compared to nearby schools. However, the school consistently underperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, Buchanan has a high percentage of students (67.23%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Iowa elementary schools, with a ranking of 538 out of 565 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's persistent challenges, there may be opportunities for improvement. The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Elementary School is relatively low (12.5 in 2022-2023), which could indicate the potential for more individualized attention and support for students. However, addressing the school's academic underperformance and socioeconomic factors will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs of the diverse student population and the underlying factors contributing to their academic struggles.

357

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

67.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4515 N. Fairmount
Davenport, IA 52806

(563) 723-6250

District: Davenport Community School District

Students who attend Buchanan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Wood Middle School
High:	North High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.2%

African American:

29.7%

Two or more races:

14.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 4th percentile in 2013 → 5th in 2023

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (41% vs 70% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (41% vs 23% Iowa)

!Mathematics scores 34 pts below the Iowa average

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school41%

District avg54%

Iowa avg70%

Not ranked this year

Buchanan Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

297^th of 313Davenport Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2023	5.8	538 of 565	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	15.4	509 of 574	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	4.6	550 of 567	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	18.0	530 of 603	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	4.6	545 of 567	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	3.5	549 of 574	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	4.1	581 of 599	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	8.9	569 of 616	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	2.7	589 of 603	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	6.5	600 of 624	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	15.3	578 of 626	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts45%-25 vs state

Mathematics38%-34 vs state

Science35%-27 vs state

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Schools Near Buchanan Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Total
Horizon Science Academy DAV	Public		2626 Boies Ave.	Davenport	52802	Scott County	Horizon Science Academy Davenport	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(563) 946-5796	0																		(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Buchanan Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Buchanan Elementary School?

Students at Buchanan Elementary School are 41% White, 30% African American, 15% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What district is Buchanan Elementary School in?

Davenport Community School District

How many students attend Buchanan Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 357 students attended Buchanan Elementary School.

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