- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Livonia, MI
Buchanan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Buchanan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262184005905
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buchanan Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Livonia · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Buchanan Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buchanan Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Livonia, MI.
School address
District: Livonia Public Schools School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262184005905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Buchanan Elementary School shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 262184005905 · Livonia, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 18.6:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevenson High School (1,523 students)
Buchanan Elementary School shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Buchanan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevenson High
Stevenson High School
1,523 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,272 students
- Churchill High
Churchill High School
1,227 students
- Holmes Middle
Holmes Middle School
670 students
- Frost Middle S
Frost Middle School
641 students
- This school 483
Buchanan Elementary School
483 students
What this shows Buchanan Elementary School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buchanan Elementary School compares
Buchanan Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 51% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Michigan - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,627
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Buchanan Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Livonia Public Schools School District reports $16,627 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holmes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frost Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,227
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Livonia
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buchanan Elementary School
How many students attend Buchanan Elementary School?
Buchanan Elementary School has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Livonia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buchanan Elementary School?
26.6% of students at Buchanan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buchanan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Buchanan Elementary School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Livonia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buchanan Elementary School?
Buchanan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Livonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Buchanan Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Livonia, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Livonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Livonia Public Schools School District?
Besides Buchanan Elementary School, Livonia Public Schools School District also operates Stevenson High School (1,523 students), Franklin High School (1,272 students), and Churchill High School (1,227 students). See the Livonia Public Schools School District district page for the complete list.