- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Davenport, IA
Buchanan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Buchanan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190858000458
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buchanan Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Buchanan Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buchanan Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Davenport, IA.
School address
District: Davenport Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190858000458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
357 on latest CCD 190858000458 · Davenport, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 12.8:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,304 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 9 elementary schools in Davenport. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Buchanan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High Scho
West High School
1,304 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,288 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,190 students
- Sudlow Interme
Sudlow Intermediate
734 students
- Wood Intermedi
Wood Intermediate
629 students
- This school 357
Buchanan Elementary School
357 students
What this shows Buchanan Elementary School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buchanan Elementary School compares
Buchanan Elementary School vs Iowa and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 81% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 40% | - | - |
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.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Iowa - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.1%
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
$13,995
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davenport Comm School District reports $13,995 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sudlow Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wood Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Davenport
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
507 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Adams Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Harrison Elementary School
Standard public school
459 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
421 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buchanan Elementary School
How many students attend Buchanan Elementary School?
Buchanan Elementary School has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Davenport, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% 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?
65.8% of students at Buchanan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buchanan Elementary School?
Buchanan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Buchanan Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Davenport, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Davenport on the city page.
What other schools are in Davenport Comm School District?
Besides Buchanan Elementary School, Davenport Comm School District also operates West High School (1,304 students), Central High School (1,288 students), and North High School (1,190 students). See the Davenport Comm School District district page for the complete list.