East Buchanan Elementary

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East Buchanan Elementary ranks 363 rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Buchanan Elementary is a public elementary school located in Gower, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 297 students. The school is part of the East Buchanan County C-1 school district, which is ranked 67 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Buchanan Elementary has shown strong academic performance, with its students consistently scoring above the state average in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 49.9% of 3rd-grade students and 34.3% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 40.8% and 38.4%, respectively. In ELA, 51.9% of 3rd-grade students and 36.1% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 41.6% and 43%. The school's performance has been relatively consistent over the past few years, with its ranking among Missouri elementary schools ranging from 106 to 479 out of over 900 schools.

East Buchanan Elementary's academic performance is generally stronger than the nearby schools in the analysis, particularly in comparison to the St. Joseph school district, which has lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. For example, Skaith Elementary and Pickett Elementary in the St. Joseph district had significantly lower proficiency rates in Mathematics and ELA compared to East Buchanan Elementary. However, some nearby schools, such as Maple Elementary in the Smithville R-II district and North Platte Intermediate in the North Platte County R-I district, have shown stronger academic performance in certain grade levels and subject areas.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

100 Smith St
Gower, MO 64454-9187

(816) 424-3111

District: East Buchanan County C-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
363^rd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,729

Students who attend East Buchanan Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	East Buchanan Middle
High:	East Buchanan High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 297

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

Two or more races:

4.0%

African American:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Buchanan Elementary ranks better than 59.9% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.5. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Buchanan Elementary is $11,729.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Buchanan Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks East Buchanan Elementary 363^rd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See East Buchanan Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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East Buchanan County C-1:

SchoolDigger ranks East Buchanan County C-1 67^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Buchanan Elementary

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Rank History for all students at East Buchanan Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	51.59	529^th	1074	50.7%
2007	60.87	373^rd	1080	65.5%
2008	69.24	258^th	1084	76.2%
2009	72.53	226^th	1053	78.5%
2010	62.68	368^th	1066	65.5%
2011	64.94	361^st	1088	66.8%
2012	71.30	266^th	1085	75.5%
2013	80.01	142^nd	1108	87.2%
2014	72.94	231^st	1089	78.8%
2015	77.26	208^th	1058	80.3%
2016	85.36	106^th	865	87.7%
2017	78.54	177^th	1032	82.8%
2018	65.50	343^rd	1045	67.2%
2019	70.15	265^th	1052	74.8%
2021	76.72	175^th	901	80.6%
2022	47.73	479^th	908	47.2%
2023	62.13	333^rd	898	62.9%
2024	58.50	363^rd	906	59.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Buchanan Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	45.20	508^th	887	42.7%
2019	51.05	421^st	907	53.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at East Buchanan Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	47.47	140^th	251	44.2%
2019	50.79	156^th	302	48.3%

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Rank History for White students at East Buchanan Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	53.35	405^th	898	54.9%
2019	59.92	325^th	917	64.6%
2021	66.48	206^th	691	70.2%
2022	37.32	447^th	675	33.8%
2023	43.05	378^th	673	43.8%
2024	41.59	395^th	668	40.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for East Buchanan Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	375	375
1992	321	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
1993	320	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
1994	330	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	335
1995	323	2	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	329
1996	323	2	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	329
1997	316	3	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	321
1998	337	3	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	344
1999	342	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
2000	362	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	365
2001	351	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	354
2002	328	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2003	328	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2004	293	4	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
2005	289	5	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2006	315	5	3	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	333
2007	322	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
2008	314	1	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	321
2009	320	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2010	366	3	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	378
2011	373	1	1	3	2	0	1	0	381
2012	338	1	2	1	0	0	5	0	347
2013	340	1	1	3	0	0	3	0	348
2014	305	1	1	2	0	0	8	0	317
2015	318	1	2	0	0	0	7	0	328
2016	319	2	1	0	0	0	7	0	329
2017	302	1	0	0	0	0	12	0	315
2018	307	1	1	0	2	0	10	0	321
2019	299	2	1	0	2	0	11	0	315
2020	303	1	2	0	2	0	11	0	319
2021	291	2	1	0	1	0	8	0	303
2022	271	2	0	0	0	0	11	0	284
2023	281	3	0	1	0	0	12	0	297

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 East Buchanan Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	375	23.8	15.7	n/a
1992	323	22.3	14.4	n/a
1993	322	22.1	14.6	n/a
1994	335	22.0	15.2	0
1995	329	23.2	14.2	n/a
1996	329	23.2	14.2	n/a
1997	321	23.1	13.9	14.3
1998	344	23.1	14.9	17.4
1999	346	23.1	15.0	18.2
2000	365	26.7	13.7	17.8
2001	354	26.7	13.3	21.8
2002	334	26.7	12.5	21.6
2003	334	26.7	12.5	21.6
2004	306	24.7	12.4	25.5
2005	300	24.2	12.4	25
2006	333	26.7	12.5	24.3
2007	330	25.6	12.9	26.7
2008	321	27.7	11.6	25.2
2009	327	26.5	12.3	30
2010	378	26.9	14.0	29.9
2011	381	26.5	14.3	29.4
2012	347	27.5	12.5	29.1
2013	348	26.6	13.0	25.9
2014	317	25.9	12.2	27.1
2015	328	27.0	12.1	31.4
2016	329	28.0	11.7	26.1
2017	315	27.3	11.5	26
2018	321	26.5	12.1	29
2019	315	26.9	11.7	30.2
2020	319	26.9	11.8	29.5
2021	303	26.9	11.2	25.4
2022	284	25.5	11.1	25.4
2023	297	26.5	11.1	23.9

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 East Buchanan Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	375	23.8	15.7	n/a
1992	323	22.3	14.4	n/a
1993	322	22.1	14.6	n/a
1994	335	22.0	15.2	0
1995	329	23.2	14.2	n/a
1996	329	23.2	14.2	n/a
1997	321	23.1	13.9	14.3
1998	344	23.1	14.9	17.4
1999	346	23.1	15.0	18.2
2000	365	26.7	13.7	17.8
2001	354	26.7	13.3	21.8
2002	334	26.7	12.5	21.6
2003	334	26.7	12.5	21.6
2004	306	24.7	12.4	25.5
2005	300	24.2	12.4	25
2006	333	26.7	12.5	24.3
2007	330	25.6	12.9	26.7
2008	321	27.7	11.6	25.2
2009	327	26.5	12.3	30
2010	378	26.9	14.0	29.9
2011	381	26.5	14.3	29.4
2012	347	27.5	12.5	29.1
2013	348	26.6	13.0	25.9
2014	317	25.9	12.2	27.1
2015	328	27.0	12.1	31.4
2016	329	28.0	11.7	26.1
2017	315	27.3	11.5	26
2018	321	26.5	12.1	29
2019	315	26.9	11.7	30.2
2020	319	26.9	11.8	29.5
2021	303	26.9	11.2	25.4
2022	284	25.5	11.1	25.4
2023	297	26.5	11.1	23.9

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 East Buchanan Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$654 (6.6%)	$9,248 (93.4%)	$9,902
2020	$615 (6.6%)	$8,754 (93.4%)	$9,368
2021	$231 (2.2%)	$10,119 (97.8%)	$10,351
2022	$554 (4.7%)	$11,175 (95.3%)	$11,729

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Buchanan Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 265^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 333^rd of 898 Elementary schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Buchanan Elementary)	63.7	48.9	14.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Buchanan County C-1)	63.7	48.9	14.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Buchanan Elementary)	69.1	48.9	20.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Buchanan County C-1)	69.1	48.9	20.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Buchanan Elementary)	47.3	29.9	17.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Buchanan County C-1)	47.3	29.9	17.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Buchanan Elementary)	32.8	43.1	10.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Buchanan County C-1)	32.8	43.1	10.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (East Buchanan Elementary)	67.2	62.1	5.1%
5th Grade Science (East Buchanan County C-1)	67.2	62.1	5.1%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Buchanan Elementary)	59.4	44.8	14.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Buchanan County C-1)	59.4	44.8	14.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	315	297	5.7%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	299	281	6%
Two or More Races	11	12	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.2%	23.9%	6.3%

Schools Near East Buchanan Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Buchanan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Smith St	Gower	64454	Clinton County	East Buchanan County C-1	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 424-3111	297	27	11.1	23.9%	281 (94.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)	58.5	363^rd of 906 public elementary schools	59.9%		62.1	333^rd of 898 public elementary schools	62.9%	30	49.9		34.3			51.9		36.1		$11,729	$554	$11,175
North Platte Intermediate	Public	3-5	900 Lewis	Edgerton	64444	Platte County	North Platte County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 790-3622	114	10	11.2	26.3%	108 (94.7%)	3 (2.6%)	2 (1.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83.6	120^th of 906 public elementary schools	86.8%		67.1	284^th of 898 public elementary schools	68.4%	164	65.6		51.3		48.4	68.7				$11,358	$273	$11,085
Ellis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	603 W Frost St	Plattsburg	64477	Clinton County	Clinton County R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 539-2187	341	27	12.4	34.3%	299 (87.7%)	2 (0.6%)	9 (2.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	24 (7.0%)	35.6	599^th of 906 public elementary schools	33.9%		44.6	514^th of 898 public elementary schools	42.8%	85	31.4	33.3	32.7		24.4	36.9	41.6	28.5		$13,707	$3,323	$10,384
Stewartsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	902 Buchanan St	Stewartsville	64490	DeKalb County	Stewartsville C-2	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 669-3258	156	10	15.3	21.8%	150 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)								(n/a)	61.5			26.4						$9,391	$835	$8,556
Mid-Buchanan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3221 SE State Rte H	Faucett	64448	Buchanan County	Mid-Buchanan County R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 238-1646	471	19	24.7	17.0%	457 (97.0%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	64.4	304^th of 906 public elementary schools	66.4%		76.7	170^th of 898 public elementary schools	81.1%	134	40.9	38.8		63.6	74.0	37.4	52.1			$8,689	$684	$8,005
Eagle Heights Elementary	Public	K-6	18801 Eagle Parkway	Smithville	64089	Clay County	Smithville R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 532-5959	459	33	14.0	16.8%	398 (86.7%)	10 (2.2%)	33 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	70.2	255^th of 906 public elementary schools	71.9%		86.1	95^th of 898 public elementary schools	89.4%	160	54.2	56.9	39.5	58.0		47.1	51.3		40.0	$10,289	$258	$10,030
Ellison Elementary	Public	K-6	45 SE 85th Rd	Saint Joseph	64507	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 667-5316	364	24	15.1	44.8%	252 (69.2%)	25 (6.9%)	26 (7.1%)	9 (2.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (13.5%)	86.6	85^th of 906 public elementary schools	90.6%		83.5	119^th of 898 public elementary schools	86.7%	34	64.0	53.1	70.4	74.9	63.3		56.4			$10,618	$678	$9,940
North Platte Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	300 Scout St	Camden Point	64018	Platte County	North Platte County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 280-3422	126	10	12.0	25.4%	126 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$13,111	$535	$12,576
Skaith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4701 Schoolside Ln	Saint Joseph	64503	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4370	367	22	16.4	56.1%	247 (67.3%)	20 (5.4%)	38 (10.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (16.3%)	36.3	596^th of 906 public elementary schools	34.2%		41.7	546^th of 898 public elementary schools	39.2%	50	41.3	18.5	13.3	39.9	28.4	33.2	20.2	35.8	42.1	$10,612	$544	$10,068
Pickett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3923 Pickett Rd	Saint Joseph	64503	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4330	290	20	14.2	99.0%	215 (74.1%)	13 (4.5%)	23 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	35 (12.1%)	44.3	517^th of 906 public elementary schools	42.9%		28.4	678^th of 898 public elementary schools	24.5%	161	63.2	22.5	23.9	39.4				31.8	37.1	$11,114	$745	$10,369

Frequently Asked Questions about East Buchanan Elementary

What is the racial makeup of East Buchanan Elementary?

Students at East Buchanan Elementary are 95% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of East Buchanan Elementary attend?

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

Middle : East Buchanan Middle
High : East Buchanan High

How many students attend East Buchanan Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 297 students attended East Buchanan Elementary.

What district is East Buchanan Elementary in?

East Buchanan County C-1

Is East Buchanan Elementary a good school?

East Buchanan Elementary ranks 363^rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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