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Buchanan Elementary School

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Summary

Buchanan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving 456 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, which is ranked 73 out of 114 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buchanan Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (68.64%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 37.89% to 94.35% African American. The school has also seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 302 out of 728 Louisiana elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 612 out of 730 in 2022-2023. Its test scores in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Social Studies are generally lower than the East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (54%) and Social Studies (35%) were well below the state averages of 59% and 49%, respectively. Additionally, Buchanan has a very high percentage of students (76.54%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

In contrast, nearby high-performing schools like B.R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet and Westdale Heights Academic Magnet have significantly higher test scores, rankings, and more diverse student demographics with lower rates of free and reduced lunch recipients. While Buchanan Elementary faces challenges, the data suggests there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and support to help improve the school's outcomes and provide a more equitable educational experience for its students.

456

Students ?

19.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

76.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1222 East Buchanan
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

(225) 343-4585

District: East Baton Rouge Parish

Students who attend Buchanan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Glasgow Middle School
High:	McKinley Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

68.6%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Asian:

9.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 41st percentile in 2013 → 16th in 2023

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Louisiana average (49% vs 58% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (35% vs 22% Louisiana)

!Ranking has slipped — down 25 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school49%

District avg50%

Louisiana avg58%

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.

81^st of 118East Baton Rouge Parish among Louisiana 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	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	19.8	612 of 730	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	43.2	425 of 727	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.2	360 of 729	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.3	322 of 731	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.0	302 of 728	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.7	396 of 739	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	49.0	421 of 742	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	59.5	345 of 792	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	57.6	363 of 777	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	44.7	456 of 772	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.4	396 of 764	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	49.6	429 of 766	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	50.2	414 of 736	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	51.8	404 of 738	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	38.2	486 of 743	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	42.6	455 of 725	37.2%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2022	40.3	342 of 562	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.4	241 of 564	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.3	236 of 559	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.4	147 of 547	73.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2022	40.5	447 of 701	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	69.4	209 of 705	70.4%	★★★★☆
2019	57.5	315 of 684	53.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	16.9	643 of 723	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	28.1	548 of 724	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	38.8	449 of 719	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.5	355 of 697	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	63.0	265 of 682	61.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	13.8	646 of 713	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	41.0	438 of 712	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.9	431 of 704	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.0	363 of 696	47.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2022)39th percentile~ school

Female (2022)36th percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)11th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2023)9th percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts58%-9 vs state

Mathematics54%-5 vs state

Social Studies35%-14 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buchanan Elementary School

How many students attend Buchanan Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 456 students attended Buchanan Elementary School.

What district is Buchanan Elementary School in?

East Baton Rouge Parish

What is the racial makeup of Buchanan Elementary School?

Students at Buchanan Elementary School are 69% African American, 13% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 7% White, 2% Two or more races.

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