- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Branson, MO
Buchanan Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Buchanan Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290576002851
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buchanan Intermediate earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Branson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Buchanan Intermediate has class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buchanan Intermediate ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Branson, MO.
School address
District: Branson R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290576002851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Buchanan Intermediate held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 290576002851 · Branson, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 14.1:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Branson High (1,469 students)
Buchanan Intermediate held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Buchanan Intermediate 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
- Buchanan Eleme 578
Buchanan Elementary
578 students
- Cedar Ridge El 517
Cedar Ridge Elementary
517 students
- Cedar Ridge In 515
Cedar Ridge Intermediate
515 students
- This school 465
Buchanan Intermediate
465 students
What this shows Buchanan Intermediate reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buchanan Intermediate compares
Buchanan Intermediate 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 8% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in Missouri - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Buchanan Intermediate is more mixed than 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 Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Branson Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buchanan Intermediate'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
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buchanan Intermediate
How many students attend Buchanan Intermediate?
Buchanan Intermediate has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Branson, MO. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Intermediate is 14.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buchanan Intermediate?
42.5% of students at Buchanan Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buchanan Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Buchanan Intermediate is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Branson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buchanan Intermediate?
Buchanan Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Branson?
By Resource Investment Index, Buchanan Intermediate ranks #4 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 Intermediate, Branson R-Iv also operates Branson High (1,469 students), Branson Jr. High (694 students), and Buchanan Elementary (578 students). See the Branson R-Iv district page for the complete list.