Buchanan Elementary School

Q: Is Buchanan Elementary School a good school?

Buchanan Elementary School ranks 349 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Buchanan Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Buchanan, Georgia, part of the Haralson County School District. With 373 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.3, the school has demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, where it outperforms the district and state averages.

Buchanan Elementary has shown consistent improvement in its state-wide ranking over the past decade, moving from the bottom quarter of Georgia elementary schools to the top quarter, with a current ranking of 349 out of 1,248 schools. While the school faces demographic challenges with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, it has managed to outperform nearby schools in the Haralson County district, such as West Haralson Elementary and Tallapoosa Primary. However, it lags behind some higher-performing schools in neighboring districts, like Union Elementary in Paulding County and Providence Elementary in Carroll County.

Despite the demographic challenges, Buchanan Elementary's academic performance and consistent ranking improvement indicate that the school is effectively serving its student population and providing a quality education. The school's spending per student has increased over the years, though it remains lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools. Overall, Buchanan Elementary is a strong-performing elementary school within the Haralson County district, with particular strengths in mathematics and a positive trajectory of progress.

Detail:

Public 3-5

215 College Cir
Buchanan, GA 30113

(770) 646-5140

District: Haralson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
349^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Buchanan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Haralson County Middle School
High:	Haralson County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 373

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.45. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Buchanan Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Haralson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Haralson County 38^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Buchanan Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	40.37	752^nd	1101	31.7%
2007	36.50	817^th	1125	27.4%
2008	28.22	908^th	1134	19.9%
2009	26.79	930^th	1133	17.9%
2010	34.41	894^th	1183	24.4%
2011	49.70	718^th	1212	40.8%
2012	48.16	749^th	1201	37.6%
2013	62.22	547^th	1225	55.3%
2014	65.58	493^rd	1231	60.0%
2015	41.51	698^th	1240	43.7%
2016	37.95	764^th	1233	38.0%
2017	38.04	730^th	1205	39.4%
2018	40.15	706^th	1209	41.6%
2019	36.76	765^th	1234	38.0%
2021	46.82	598^th	1214	50.7%
2022	74.82	288^th	1244	76.8%
2023	64.19	407^th	1242	67.2%
2024	69.45	349^th	1248	72.0%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, October 8, 2024

All staff personnel and Teachers are top notch! Close Quote

by a principal
Monday, August 6, 2018

Believe ~ Excel ~ Succeed
A community of passionate educators, dedicated students, and supportive parents. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, April 12, 2011

This is an excellent school. Both my son and my daughter attended this school. They were provided a great environment to develop and learn. I respect the teachers that they have had. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Buchanan Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	502	502
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	515	515
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	542	542
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	591	591
1994	617	18	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	640
1995	635	14	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
1996	635	14	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
1997	418	20	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
1998	464	22	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
1999	462	22	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
2000	461	20	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	481
2001	447	23	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
2002	424	21	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	449
2003	424	21	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	449
2004	377	23	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	404
2005	393	16	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	5	419
2006	397	24	3	4	3	n/a	n/a	7	438
2007	403	20	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	8	440
2008	401	27	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	11	448
2009	428	27	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	8	475
2010	408	26	2	14	2	0	18	0	470
2011	377	18	1	10	0	0	17	0	423
2012	343	14	0	8	0	1	17	0	383
2013	332	11	0	7	0	1	16	0	367
2014	313	3	0	12	0	1	12	0	341
2015	345	8	0	12	1	0	19	0	385
2016	372	6	2	15	1	2	23	0	421
2017	370	12	1	10	2	0	18	0	413
2018	342	6	0	12	1	0	17	0	378
2019	324	8	0	8	1	0	23	0	364
2020	327	7	0	7	0	0	23	0	364
2021	314	4	3	9	0	0	18	0	348
2022	323	2	3	10	0	0	14	0	352
2023	338	5	3	14	0	0	13	0	373

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	502	25.0	20.0	21.1
1991	515	30.0	17.1	54
1992	542	31.0	17.4	27.7
1993	591	26.0	22.7	16.9
1994	640	32.0	20.0	40.9
1995	654	34.5	19.0	39
1996	654	34.5	19.0	39
1997	438	26.0	16.8	55.5
1998	488	30.4	16.1	54.5
1999	485	32.5	14.9	54.4
2000	481	31.5	15.3	51.4
2001	471	29.0	16.2	48.6
2002	449	29.0	15.5	58.4
2003	449	29.0	15.5	58.4
2004	404	26.3	15.4	57.4
2005	419	28.0	15.0	57.7
2006	438	28.5	15.4	51
2007	440	30.0	14.7	57.6
2008	448	33.4	13.4	59.3
2009	475	34.4	13.8	60.2
2010	470	33.9	13.8	68.1
2011	423	33.0	12.8	67.8
2012	383	30.2	12.6	70.2
2013	367	29.3	12.5	69.8
2014	341	27.0	12.6	87.4
2015	385	29.0	13.2	87.5
2016	421	30.0	14.0	54.9
2017	413	29.7	13.9	54.7
2018	378	30.1	12.5	64.6
2019	364	27.8	13.0	70.9
2020	364	27.8	13.0	70.9
2021	348	28.1	12.3	71
2022	352	28.1	12.5	n/a
2023	373	27.9	13.3	85

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	502	25.0	20.0	21.1
1991	515	30.0	17.1	54
1992	542	31.0	17.4	27.7
1993	591	26.0	22.7	16.9
1994	640	32.0	20.0	40.9
1995	654	34.5	19.0	39
1996	654	34.5	19.0	39
1997	438	26.0	16.8	55.5
1998	488	30.4	16.1	54.5
1999	485	32.5	14.9	54.4
2000	481	31.5	15.3	51.4
2001	471	29.0	16.2	48.6
2002	449	29.0	15.5	58.4
2003	449	29.0	15.5	58.4
2004	404	26.3	15.4	57.4
2005	419	28.0	15.0	57.7
2006	438	28.5	15.4	51
2007	440	30.0	14.7	57.6
2008	448	33.4	13.4	59.3
2009	475	34.4	13.8	60.2
2010	470	33.9	13.8	68.1
2011	423	33.0	12.8	67.8
2012	383	30.2	12.6	70.2
2013	367	29.3	12.5	69.8
2014	341	27.0	12.6	87.4
2015	385	29.0	13.2	87.5
2016	421	30.0	14.0	54.9
2017	413	29.7	13.9	54.7
2018	378	30.1	12.5	64.6
2019	364	27.8	13.0	70.9
2020	364	27.8	13.0	70.9
2021	348	28.1	12.3	71
2022	352	28.1	12.5	n/a
2023	373	27.9	13.3	85

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Buchanan Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$679 (7.6%)	$8,278 (92.4%)	$8,957
2018	$756 (7.4%)	$9,490 (92.6%)	$10,246
2019	$812 (7.9%)	$9,424 (92.1%)	$10,236

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buchanan Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 765^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 407^th of 1242 Elementary schools	29.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buchanan Elementary School)	28.6	40	11.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Haralson County)	29.4	38.5	9.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buchanan Elementary School)	44.7	58.3	13.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Haralson County)	42	54.3	12.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Buchanan Elementary School)	36.7	35.8	0.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Haralson County)	33	36.5	3.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buchanan Elementary School)	49.5	64.2	14.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Haralson County)	40.3	58.9	18.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Buchanan Elementary School)	26	33.3	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Haralson County)	29.7	34.7	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buchanan Elementary School)	24.4	43.7	19.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Haralson County)	25.5	40.2	14.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Buchanan Elementary School)	38.6	47.6	9%
5th Grade Science (Haralson County)	48.7	50.6	1.9%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	364	373	2.5%
African American	8	5	37.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	8	14	75%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	324	338	4.3%
Two or More Races	23	13	43.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.9%	85%	14.1%

Schools Near Buchanan Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Buchanan Elementary School	Public	3-5	215 College Cir	Buchanan	30113	Haralson County	Haralson County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 646-5140	373	28	13.3	85.0%	338 (90.6%)	5 (1.3%)	14 (3.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	69.5	349^th of 1248 public elementary schools	72.0%		64.2	407^th of 1242 public elementary schools	67.2%	58	33.3	39.0	49.2	50.4	74.4	63.6	57.6	$10,236	$812	$9,424
Buchanan Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	271 Van Wert St	Buchanan	30113	Haralson County	Haralson County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 646-5523	445	36	12.3	84.9%	392 (88.1%)	12 (2.7%)	21 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.0%)								(n/a)								$12,252	$842	$11,410
Jones Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	206 Lakeview Dr	Bremen	30110	Haralson County	Bremen City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 537-4352	760	52	14.7	17.6%	681 (89.6%)	19 (2.5%)	25 (3.3%)	10 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	20 (2.6%)								(n/a)	66.7			65.1				$10,735	$783	$9,952
Tallapoosa Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	581 Georgia Highway 120	Tallapoosa	30176	Haralson County	Haralson County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 574-7444	483	37	13.2	85.1%	436 (90.3%)	17 (3.5%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)								(n/a)								$13,312	$1,268	$12,044
West Haralson Elementary School	Public	3-5	4552 Georgia Highway 100 N	Tallapoosa	30176	Haralson County	Haralson County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 574-7060	383	31	12.5	85.1%	350 (91.4%)	12 (3.1%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	63.9	409^th of 1248 public elementary schools	67.2%		60.2	442^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	64.4%	33	39.1	38.0	52.1	53.1	56.6	42.7	51.3	$9,664	$696	$8,967
Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy	Public	4-5	2440 Crosstown Pkwy	Bremen	30110	Haralson County	Bremen City	No	No	No	No	(770) 537-4874	337	22	15.1	18.4%	287 (85.2%)	19 (5.6%)	9 (2.7%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.0%)	95.1	64^th of 1248 public elementary schools	94.9%		96	54^th of 1242 public elementary schools	95.7%	10		64.4	78.3		79.2	76.9	70.0	$8,801	$62	$8,739
Temple Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	95 Otis St	Temple	30179	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 562-3076	662	39	17.1	74.9%	349 (52.7%)	195 (29.5%)	65 (9.8%)	7 (1.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.3%)	58.9	464^th of 1248 public elementary schools	62.8%		64.1	408^th of 1242 public elementary schools	67.1%	56	42.3	24.5	54.0	50.5	38.7	48.4	53.2	$8,888	$671	$8,217
Youngs Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Wooten Rd	Cedartown	30125	Polk County	Polk County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 748-3821	501	43	11.7	78.0%	308 (61.5%)	40 (8.0%)	134 (26.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	31.5	819^th of 1248 public elementary schools	34.4%		29.7	841^st of 1242 public elementary schools	32.3%	22	23.9	16.7	39.1	41.8	46.2	26.1	20.7	$9,903	$789	$9,113
Providence Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	287 Rainey Rd	Temple	30179	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 562-3076	528	31	16.9	56.4%	415 (78.6%)	42 (8.0%)	34 (6.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.6%)	80.9	222^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	82.2%		74.6	284^th of 1242 public elementary schools	77.1%	62	60.0	39.6	59.7	72.9	62.5	54.5	67.5	$8,787	$607	$8,179
Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	206 Highway 101 S	Temple	30179	Carroll County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 443-4191	465	33	14.2	41.9%	356 (76.6%)	43 (9.2%)	31 (6.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.1%)	69.7	347^th of 1248 public elementary schools	72.2%		73.2	299^th of 1242 public elementary schools	75.9%	48	33.3	48.3	60.5	63.2	65.5	43.8	46.3	$9,144	$334	$8,809

Frequently Asked Questions about Buchanan Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Buchanan Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Haralson County Middle School
High : Haralson County High School

How many students attend Buchanan Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 373 students attended Buchanan Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Buchanan Elementary School?

Students at Buchanan Elementary School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Buchanan Elementary School a good school?

Buchanan Elementary School ranks 349^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Buchanan Elementary School in?

Haralson County

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