Buchanan Street Elementary

Public K-5

 5024 Buchanan St.
       Los Angeles, CA  90042-2340


(323) 255-7118

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4294th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,256 Help


Students who attend Buchanan Street Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Luther Burbank Middle
High:    Benjamin Franklin Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  291

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.4% Help


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Compare Details Buchanan Street Elementary ranks worse than 73.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 350th among 487 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.71. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details 79.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buchanan Street Elementary is 18.1, which is the 84th best among 487 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buchanan Street Elementary is $13,256, which is the 121st highest among 487 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Buchanan Street Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Buchanan Street Elementary 4294th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Buchanan Street Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 909th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buchanan Street Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Buchanan Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.20 2930th 4809 39.1%
2005 32.34 3141st 4822 34.9%
2006 44.50 2468th 4818 48.8%
2007 43.36 2707th 5113 47.1%
2008 40.36 2923rd 5113 42.8%
2009 33.52 3471st 5193 33.2%
2010 39.81 3182nd 5314 40.1%
2011 41.39 3145th 5377 41.5%
2012 32.08 3796th 5390 29.6%
2013 33.37 3789th 5530 31.5%
2015 18.64 4770th 5611 15.0%
2016 30.67 3723rd 5614 33.7%
2017 27.42 4054th 5692 28.8%
2018 36.06 3403rd 5662 39.9%
2019 42.21 3054th 5789 47.2%
2022 25.82 4265th 5883 27.5%
2023 25.71 4281st 5848 26.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Buchanan Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.99 1331st 2416 44.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buchanan Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.12 2603rd 5084 48.8%
2019 51.75 2281st 5173 55.9%
2022 27.43 4046th 5264 23.1%
2023 37.03 3306th 5355 38.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Buchanan Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.28 3334th 5413 38.4%
2019 40.37 3080th 5492 43.9%
2022 28.01 3922nd 5635 30.4%
2023 30.45 3702nd 5595 33.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Buchanan Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.17 3330th 5431 38.7%
2019 44.28 2761st 5510 49.9%
2022 26.80 4067th 5663 28.2%
2023 22.61 4466th 5627 20.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Buchanan Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.05 2545th 4830 47.3%
2019 55.82 1919th 4963 61.3%
2022 33.50 3415th 5084 32.8%
2023 32.99 3455th 5079 32.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Open Quote Just to give parents an idea ...my son which is now sixth grader in this school has been doing worst than ever... the years prior he struggled but teachers over all were good with him and he would pull thru and would actually learn because of the support he had from the teachers and me.... this year has gone sooo bad I'm in tears because he's not learning anything the teacher and principle don't care they just want to get thru day and go they dont care if they learn anything......I have complained about changing him but there is no room principle did not budge at all ....(one detail he is in combo class which means one teacher for 2 grades 5th and 6th graders) nobody is learning nothing this year well at least not in this class with that teacher ...if he does pass im afraid he will go to middle school without knowing sixth grades basics.... I really don't recommend this school I am still looking for other ways to help him ....thinking of changing schools hope its not to late in the year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Buchanan Street Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 55 2 96 549 3 n/a n/a 0 705
1989 46 7 102 515 4 n/a n/a 0 674
1990 44 17 121 501 2 n/a n/a 0 685
1991 42 5 112 550 3 n/a n/a 0 712
1992 37 2 112 589 2 n/a n/a 0 742
1993 35 7 121 572 5 n/a n/a 0 740
1994 37 2 108 587 1 n/a n/a 0 735
1995 49 13 85 549 4 n/a n/a 0 700
1996 49 13 85 549 4 n/a n/a 0 700
1997 48 20 91 591 5 n/a n/a 0 755
1998 44 14 86 617 4 n/a n/a 0 765
1999 54 12 80 660 5 n/a n/a 0 811
2000 36 16 73 697 4 n/a n/a 0 826
2001 33 20 85 680 3 n/a n/a 0 821
2002 16 9 75 660 1 n/a n/a 0 761
2003 16 9 75 660 1 n/a n/a 0 761
2004 13 10 68 665 2 n/a n/a 0 758
2005 7 8 51 596 3 n/a n/a 0 665
2006 7 7 54 545 3 n/a n/a 0 616
2007 7 5 56 482 2 n/a n/a 1 553
2008 8 8 63 447 5 n/a n/a 0 531
2009 9 10 51 430 1 0 0 0 501
2010 15 9 40 410 2 0 9 0 485
2011 15 7 59 456 2 0 0 0 539
2012 15 7 46 459 1 0 3 0 531
2013 15 5 34 479 2 0 0 0 535
2014 13 2 26 465 2 1 0 0 509
2015 13 0 24 465 2 2 2 0 508
2016 7 0 20 455 2 0 3 0 487
2017 6 0 18 391 1 0 2 0 418
2018 5 2 18 363 1 0 3 0 392
2019 8 1 14 314 1 0 1 0 339
2020 15 2 12 281 1 0 1 0 312
2021 15 2 16 264 1 0 2 0 300
2022 19 1 13 238 1 0 4 0 276
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 291 291

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buchanan Street Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 705 33.0 21.3 n/a
1989 674 32.0 21.0 n/a
1990 685 31.5 21.7 n/a
1991 712 31.0 22.9 n/a
1992 742 31.5 23.5 83.6
1993 740 31.0 23.9 89.3
1994 735 29.0 25.3 87.2
1995 700 26.0 26.9 91.7
1996 700 26.0 26.9 91.7
1997 755 30.0 25.2 81.7
1998 765 35.5 21.5 94.9
1999 811 42.0 19.3 89.6
2000 826 42.5 19.4 91.9
2001 821 43.0 19.1 90.1
2002 761 40.0 19.0 87.8
2003 761 40.0 19.0 87.8
2004 758 38.0 19.9 87.1
2005 665 37.0 18.0 88.6
2006 616 33.0 18.7 85.7
2007 553 30.0 18.4 83.9
2008 531 31.0 17.1 85.3
2009 501 27.0 16.7 89
2010 485 24.5 19.8 92.4
2011 539 n/a n/a 42.1
2012 531 21.0 25.2 n/a
2013 535 21.5 24.8 36.1
2014 509 23.0 22.1 73.9
2015 508 23.0 22.0 82.5
2016 487 20.0 24.3 78.9
2017 418 21.0 19.9 72.5
2018 392 19.0 20.6 80.6
2019 339 17.0 19.9 77.9
2020 312 n/a n/a 80.4
2021 300 15.0 20.0 82.7
2022 276 15.0 18.4 78.6
2023 291 16.0 18.1 79.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Buchanan Street Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 705 33.0 21.3 n/a
1989 674 32.0 21.0 n/a
1990 685 31.5 21.7 n/a
1991 712 31.0 22.9 n/a
1992 742 31.5 23.5 83.6
1993 740 31.0 23.9 89.3
1994 735 29.0 25.3 87.2
1995 700 26.0 26.9 91.7
1996 700 26.0 26.9 91.7
1997 755 30.0 25.2 81.7
1998 765 35.5 21.5 94.9
1999 811 42.0 19.3 89.6
2000 826 42.5 19.4 91.9
2001 821 43.0 19.1 90.1
2002 761 40.0 19.0 87.8
2003 761 40.0 19.0 87.8
2004 758 38.0 19.9 87.1
2005 665 37.0 18.0 88.6
2006 616 33.0 18.7 85.7
2007 553 30.0 18.4 83.9
2008 531 31.0 17.1 85.3
2009 501 27.0 16.7 89
2010 485 24.5 19.8 92.4
2011 539 n/a n/a 42.1
2012 531 21.0 25.2 n/a
2013 535 21.5 24.8 36.1
2014 509 23.0 22.1 73.9
2015 508 23.0 22.0 82.5
2016 487 20.0 24.3 78.9
2017 418 21.0 19.9 72.5
2018 392 19.0 20.6 80.6
2019 339 17.0 19.9 77.9
2020 312 n/a n/a 80.4
2021 300 15.0 20.0 82.7
2022 276 15.0 18.4 78.6
2023 291 16.0 18.1 79.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Buchanan Street Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201292.0%2.0%0.0%6.0%94.0%98.0%98.0%94.0%95.0%
201365.0%0.0%0.0%35.0%71.0%98.0%96.0%73.0%73.0%
201475.0%0.0%0.0%25.0%88.0%95.0%100.0%88.0%94.0%
201519.0%2.0%0.0%79.0%32.0%55.0%58.0%25.0%25.0%
201631.0%0.0%0.0%69.0%34.0%39.0%45.0%35.0%35.0%
201791.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%95.0%98.0%96.0%95.0%
201895.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%95.0%≥98.0%
2019≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Buchanan Street Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,256

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buchanan Street Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3054th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4281st of 5848 Elementary schools
 20.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Buchanan Street Elementary)44.437.5
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)42.940.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buchanan Street Elementary)5440
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)44.442.8
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Buchanan Street Elementary)37.835.6
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)43.439.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buchanan Street Elementary)34.815.6
 19.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)3837.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Buchanan Street Elementary)54.130.2
 23.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)44.741.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buchanan Street Elementary)295.8
 23.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Buchanan Street Elementary)2113.2
 7.8%
   5th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)24.324.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students339291
 14.2%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian140
 100%
Hispanic3140
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White80
 100%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.9%79.4%
 1.5%


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Students at Buchanan Street Elementary are 100% Not Specified.

In the 2022-23 school year, 291 students attended Buchanan Street Elementary.

Students who attend Buchanan Street Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Luther Burbank Middle
High : Benjamin Franklin Senior High

Buchanan Street Elementary ranks 4294th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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