- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buchanan, GA
Buchanan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Buchanan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130267001180
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buchanan Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 377
- students enrolled
Buchanan Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Haralson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130267001180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Buchanan Elementary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 130267001180 · Buchanan, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 14:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Haralson County High School (1,001 students)
Buchanan Elementary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Buchanan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haralson Count
Haralson County High School
1,001 students
- Haralson Count
Haralson County Middle School
757 students
- Tallapoosa Pri
Tallapoosa Primary School
487 students
- Buchanan Prima
Buchanan Primary School
476 students
- West Haralson
West Haralson Elementary School
403 students
- This school 377
Buchanan Elementary School
377 students
What this shows Buchanan Elementary School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buchanan Elementary School compares
Buchanan Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Georgia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Buchanan Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Haralson County reports $14,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buchanan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haralson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haralson County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tallapoosa Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Haralson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buchanan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buchanan Elementary School
How many students attend Buchanan Elementary School?
Buchanan Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buchanan, GA. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Elementary School is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buchanan Elementary School?
85.0% of students at Buchanan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buchanan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Buchanan Elementary School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Buchanan, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buchanan Elementary School?
Buchanan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Haralson County?
Besides Buchanan Elementary School, Haralson County also operates Haralson County High School (1,001 students), Haralson County Middle School (757 students), and Tallapoosa Primary School (487 students). See the Haralson County district page for the complete list.