- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Branson, MO
Buchanan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Buchanan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290576003237
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buchanan Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Branson · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Buchanan Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buchanan Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Branson, MO.
School address
District: Branson R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290576003237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Buchanan Elementary held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 290576003237 · Branson, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 12.8:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Branson High (1,469 students)
Buchanan Elementary held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Buchanan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Branson High
Branson High
1,469 students
- Branson Jr. Hi
Branson Jr. High
694 students
- This school 578
Buchanan Elementary
578 students
- Cedar Ridge El 517
Cedar Ridge Elementary
517 students
- Cedar Ridge In 515
Cedar Ridge Intermediate
515 students
- Buchanan Inter 465
Buchanan Intermediate
465 students
What this shows Buchanan Elementary reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buchanan Elementary compares
Buchanan Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 9% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Missouri - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,279
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Buchanan Elementary is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Branson R-Iv reports $11,279 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buchanan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Branson Jr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buchanan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buchanan Elementary
How many students attend Buchanan Elementary?
Buchanan Elementary has 578 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Branson, MO. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buchanan Elementary?
42.1% of students at Buchanan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buchanan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Buchanan Elementary is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Branson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buchanan Elementary?
Buchanan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buchanan Elementary rank among elementary schools in Branson?
By Resource Investment Index, Buchanan Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Branson, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Branson on the city page.
What other schools are in Branson R-Iv?
Besides Buchanan Elementary, Branson R-Iv also operates Branson High (1,469 students), Branson Jr. High (694 students), and Cedar Ridge Elementary (517 students). See the Branson R-Iv district page for the complete list.