Enrollment
,
Combined
DISTRICT 475 · STATE 239
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DAVENPORT COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 190858000458
Buchanan Elementary School
4515 N. Fairmount, Davenport, IA 52806 · (563)723-6250 · Scott County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 19.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
5-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23Enrollment
357
+26 (+8%) vs 2017
-41% since 1990-91, when it was 604
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 12.5:1
% White
41%
was 43%
% Hispanic
12%
was 21%
% Black
30%
was 22%
% Asian
2%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 357 | 28.5 | 12.5:1 | 67% (240) |
| 2020-21 | 356 | 29 | 12.3:1 | 71% (254) |
| 2017-18 | 331 | 26.5 | 12.5:1 | 79% (263) |
| 2015-16 | 373 | 28 | 13.3:1 | 84% (314) |
| 2010-11 | 327 | 24 | 13.6:1 | 88% (287) |
| 2000-01 | 363 | 31 | 11.7:1 | 66% (238) |
| 1990-91 | 604 | 36 | 16.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Buchanan Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 8% (331 to 357); teachers up 8% (26.5 to 28.5).
About Buchanan Elementary School
Located in Davenport, Iowa, Buchanan Elementary School is a public school.
Davenport Comm School District has 12,812 students spread across 27 schools.
The school's ratio is 12.5 students per teacher. This ratio sits 6.5 below the 19.1:1 average for combined schools in Iowa.
County data help place the school in context: in Scott County, the median household income is $78,277, roughly 37% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Scott County is home to 53 public schools and about 26,100 public school students.
Of nearby public schools, Truman Elementary School is the closest, at about 1.2 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Buchanan Elementary School.
The federal government classifies Buchanan Elementary School's location as City: Mid-size.
Enrollment has grown by 26 students since 2017-18, to 357. The Hispanic share was 21% in 2017-18 and 12% in 2022-23.
Posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs are welcome on this page. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Scott County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
174,608
Census ACS
Median income
$78,277
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
53
26,100 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Davenport Comm School District
- West High SchoolHigh · 1,304 students
- Central High SchoolHigh · 1,288 students
- North High SchoolHigh · 1,190 students
- Sudlow Middle SchoolMiddle · 734 students
- Wood Middle SchoolMiddle · 629 students
- Williams Middle SchoolMiddle · 577 students
Other schools in Davenport
- West High SchoolHigh · 1,304 students
- Central High SchoolHigh · 1,288 students
- North High SchoolHigh · 1,190 students
- Sudlow Middle SchoolMiddle · 734 students
- Wood Middle SchoolMiddle · 629 students
- Williams Middle SchoolMiddle · 577 students
Nearby schools
- Truman Elementary School1.2 mi · 434
- Williams Middle School1.7 mi · 577
- Wilson Elementary School1.8 mi · 507
- Wood Middle School1.8 mi · 629
- Adams Elementary School1.8 mi · 498
- West High School2.0 mi · 1,304
Frequently asked questions
About Buchanan Elementary SchoolIs Buchanan Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Buchanan Elementary School is a combined-grade school covering grades M-M.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Buchanan Elementary School is approximately 12.5:1.
Is Buchanan Elementary School public or private?
Buchanan Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Davenport Comm School District.
What city is Buchanan Elementary School in?
Buchanan Elementary School is located in Davenport, IA.
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