Buchanan Elementary - 03

Summary:

Buchanan Elementary - 03 is a public elementary school in Pierre, South Dakota, serving 418 students in grades K-5 and part of the Pierre School District 32-2, which is ranked 23 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Buchanan Elementary - 03 consistently outperforms the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 63.36% of students proficient or better in ELA and 60.89% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade Mathematics, where 80.83% of students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 53.46%. The school also performs well for its male and White students, ranking 26th and 17th out of SD elementary schools, respectively, but its performance for Special Education students is a concern, ranking 70th out of 72 SD elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Buchanan Elementary - 03 outperforms Kennedy Elementary - 08 and Jefferson Elementary - 06 in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency, but the nearby Stanley County Elementary - 08 also performs well. Buchanan Elementary - 03 has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (27.03%) compared to the nearby schools, and its performance for low-income students is strong, ranking 28th out of 110 SD elementary schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 100 N Buchanan Ave
       Pierre, SD  57501


(605) 773-7310

District: Pierre School District 32-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
38th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,260 Help


Students who attend Buchanan Elementary - 03 usually attend:

Middle:    Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
High:    T F Riggs High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  422

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.4%
American Indian:
13.5%
Two or more races:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.3% Help


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Compare Details Buchanan Elementary - 03 ranks better than 81.1% of elementary schools in South Dakota. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Pierre School District 32-2! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.32. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Buchanan Elementary - 03 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Pierre School District 32-2. Student population at Buchanan Elementary - 03 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (65.4%), American Indian (13.5%), two or more races (12.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pierre School District 32-2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buchanan Elementary - 03 is 15.6, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Pierre School District 32-2! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buchanan Elementary - 03 is $10,260. 1 elementary schools in the Pierre School District 32-2 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buchanan Elementary - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Buchanan Elementary - 03 38th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Buchanan Elementary - 03 in the ranking list.)

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Pierre School District 32-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Pierre School District 32-2 23rd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buchanan Elementary - 03

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Rank History for all students at Buchanan Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 34.36 153rd 187 18.2%
2004 44.76 135th 189 28.6%
2005 39.43 150th 194 22.7%
2006 45.92 140th 197 28.9%
2007 41.02 147th 194 24.2%
2008 58.27 102nd 194 47.4%
2009 63.95 76th 196 61.2%
2010 67.49 65th 206 68.4%
2011 60.29 95th 205 53.7%
2012 57.68 110th 214 48.6%
2013 58.65 95th 201 52.7%
2015 64.96 69th 209 67.0%
2016 59.95 88th 206 57.3%
2017 55.46 100th 207 51.7%
2018 66.73 62nd 204 69.6%
2019 60.60 73rd 206 64.6%
2021 68.63 55th 202 72.8%
2022 67.34 57th 202 71.8%
2023 72.61 49th 204 76.0%
2024 75.32 38th 201 81.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Buchanan Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.22 54th 72 25.0%
2024 16.34 70th 72 2.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buchanan Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.98 62nd 121 48.8%
2019 40.19 79th 121 34.7%
2021 59.29 34th 106 67.9%
2022 48.10 36th 80 55.0%
2023 71.50 26th 112 76.8%
2024 61.66 28th 110 74.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Buchanan Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.50 71st 163 56.4%
2019 60.15 59th 155 61.9%
2021 76.70 22nd 151 85.4%
2022 61.13 54th 150 64.0%
2023 63.61 49th 154 68.2%
2024 64.01 54th 165 67.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Buchanan Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.92 47th 170 72.4%
2019 63.29 48th 160 70.0%
2021 59.90 60th 157 61.8%
2022 72.52 36th 154 76.6%
2023 77.65 27th 166 83.7%
2024 80.68 26th 161 83.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Buchanan Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.53 15th 35 57.1%
2022 42.73 11th 23 52.2%
2024 42.22 11th 25 56.0%
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Rank History for White students at Buchanan Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.83 21st 186 88.7%
2019 70.16 42nd 191 78.0%
2021 76.86 28th 185 84.9%
2022 80.51 27th 184 85.3%
2023 80.96 24th 185 87.0%
2024 83.56 17th 184 90.8%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Buchanan Elementary - 03

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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 469 469
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 512 512
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 514 514
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 514 514
1993 420 1 9 3 66 n/a n/a 0 499
1994 381 0 6 1 87 n/a n/a 0 475
1995 371 0 4 2 84 n/a n/a 0 461
1996 371 0 4 2 84 n/a n/a 0 461
1997 339 1 3 3 87 n/a n/a 0 433
1998 348 3 0 2 79 n/a n/a 0 432
1999 384 1 0 2 89 n/a n/a 0 476
2000 326 0 0 2 83 n/a n/a 0 411
2001 313 1 1 2 97 n/a n/a 0 414
2002 256 1 1 1 89 n/a n/a 0 348
2003 256 1 1 1 89 n/a n/a 0 348
2004 264 1 1 2 76 n/a n/a 0 344
2005 246 4 1 2 70 n/a n/a 0 323
2006 243 0 4 3 70 n/a n/a 0 320
2007 223 1 4 2 74 n/a n/a 0 304
2008 235 1 3 6 58 n/a n/a 0 303
2009 225 4 3 9 77 n/a n/a 0 318
2010 232 6 2 7 77 n/a n/a 0 324
2011 221 5 1 11 80 1 9 0 328
2012 236 2 1 11 83 0 14 0 347
2013 264 2 1 8 85 1 19 0 380
2014 253 3 3 10 90 0 32 0 391
2015 282 3 3 13 78 0 40 0 419
2016 299 1 4 14 48 0 40 0 406
2017 294 1 5 18 55 0 44 0 417
2018 319 2 7 17 66 0 45 0 456
2019 296 1 8 17 54 0 46 0 422
2020 309 2 7 21 60 0 44 0 443
2021 300 4 6 18 50 0 41 0 419
2022 302 4 6 13 59 0 46 0 430
2023 276 4 7 17 62 0 52 0 418
2024 276 3 9 24 57 0 53 0 422

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buchanan Elementary - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 469 24.0 19.5 n/a
1990 512 23.0 22.2 n/a
1991 514 26.0 19.7 n/a
1992 514 26.0 19.7 n/a
1993 499 24.7 20.2 n/a
1994 475 35.8 13.3 n/a
1995 461 25.7 17.9 n/a
1996 461 25.7 17.9 n/a
1997 433 26.2 16.5 27.5
1998 432 25.6 16.9 38.4
1999 476 24.5 19.4 38
2000 411 25.1 16.4 40.4
2001 414 25.3 16.4 44.7
2002 348 23.0 15.1 38.5
2003 348 23.0 15.1 38.5
2004 344 24.0 14.3 36
2005 323 22.5 14.4 36.8
2006 320 21.5 14.9 37.5
2007 304 19.5 15.6 37.2
2008 303 21.5 14.1 43.6
2009 318 21.0 15.1 37.4
2010 324 22.0 14.7 38
2011 328 23.0 14.2 38.4
2012 347 21.6 16.0 40.3
2013 380 22.6 16.8 38.2
2014 391 22.6 17.3 38.6
2015 419 23.0 18.2 35.3
2016 406 25.0 16.2 34.7
2017 417 25.0 16.6 29.5
2018 456 26.0 17.5 32.7
2019 422 26.0 16.2 32.2
2020 443 26.0 17.0 34.3
2021 419 26.1 16.0 32.5
2022 430 26.0 16.5 14
2023 418 27.0 15.4 27
2024 422 27.0 15.6 26.3

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 - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 469 24.0 19.5 n/a
1990 512 23.0 22.2 n/a
1991 514 26.0 19.7 n/a
1992 514 26.0 19.7 n/a
1993 499 24.7 20.2 n/a
1994 475 35.8 13.3 n/a
1995 461 25.7 17.9 n/a
1996 461 25.7 17.9 n/a
1997 433 26.2 16.5 27.5
1998 432 25.6 16.9 38.4
1999 476 24.5 19.4 38
2000 411 25.1 16.4 40.4
2001 414 25.3 16.4 44.7
2002 348 23.0 15.1 38.5
2003 348 23.0 15.1 38.5
2004 344 24.0 14.3 36
2005 323 22.5 14.4 36.8
2006 320 21.5 14.9 37.5
2007 304 19.5 15.6 37.2
2008 303 21.5 14.1 43.6
2009 318 21.0 15.1 37.4
2010 324 22.0 14.7 38
2011 328 23.0 14.2 38.4
2012 347 21.6 16.0 40.3
2013 380 22.6 16.8 38.2
2014 391 22.6 17.3 38.6
2015 419 23.0 18.2 35.3
2016 406 25.0 16.2 34.7
2017 417 25.0 16.6 29.5
2018 456 26.0 17.5 32.7
2019 422 26.0 16.2 32.2
2020 443 26.0 17.0 34.3
2021 419 26.1 16.0 32.5
2022 430 26.0 16.5 14
2023 418 27.0 15.4 27
2024 422 27.0 15.6 26.3

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 - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $870 (10.8%) $7,153 (89.1%) $8,024
2021 $1,128 (11.9%) $8,359 (88.1%) $9,488
2022 $971 (10.4%) $8,406 (89.6%) $9,377
2023 $1,117 (10.9%) $9,144 (89.1%) $10,260

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buchanan Elementary - 03

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 73rd of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 49th of 204 Elementary schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buchanan Elementary - 03)50.866.7
 15.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pierre School District 32-2)48.252.3
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buchanan Elementary - 03)58.769.7
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pierre School District 32-2)51.460.4
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Buchanan Elementary - 03)45.560.6
 15.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pierre School District 32-2)5255.6
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buchanan Elementary - 03)65.250.7
 14.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pierre School District 32-2)5448.7
 5.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Buchanan Elementary - 03)71.659.1
 12.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pierre School District 32-2)61.249.8
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buchanan Elementary - 03)47.847
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pierre School District 32-2)40.847.3
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Buchanan Elementary - 03)50.859.1
 8.3%
   5th Grade Science (Pierre School District 32-2)54.946.4
 8.5%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Buchanan Elementary - 03)56.162.1
 6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pierre School District 32-2)58.253.5
 4.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Buchanan Elementary - 03)57.155.7
 1.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Pierre School District 32-2)5348.3
 4.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students422418
 0.9%
African American14
 300%
American Indian5462
 14.8%
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic1717
Pacific Islander00
White296276
 6.8%
Two or More Races4652
 13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.2%27%
 5.2%


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Students who attend Buchanan Elementary - 03 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
High : T F Riggs High School - 01

Buchanan Elementary - 03 ranks 38th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 422 students attended Buchanan Elementary - 03.

Students at Buchanan Elementary - 03 are 65% White, 14% American Indian, 13% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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