Serving 506 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Buchanan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 48% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
506 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)26%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)48%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)2%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)11%
10%
Black
(15-16)12%
15%
White
(15-16)63%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)12%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Buchanan Elementary School?
506 students attend Buchanan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Buchanan Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buchanan Elementary School?
Buchanan Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buchanan Elementary School offer ?
Buchanan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Buchanan Elementary School part of?
Buchanan Elementary School is part of Bristol Township School District.
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