- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buchanan, MI
Buchanan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Buchanan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260714004312
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buchanan Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Buchanan · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Buchanan Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buchanan Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Buchanan, MI.
School address
District: Buchanan Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260714004312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Buchanan Middle School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 260714004312 · Buchanan, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 19.9:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Buchanan High School (561 students)
Buchanan Middle School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Buchanan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buchanan High
Buchanan High School
561 students
- This school
Buchanan Middle School
358 students
- Moccasin Eleme
Moccasin Elementary School
354 students
- Ottawa Element
Ottawa Elementary School
230 students
- Buchanan Virtu 49
Buchanan Virtual Academy
49 students
- Buchanan Step 15
Buchanan Step Up
15 students
What this shows Buchanan Middle School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buchanan Middle School compares
Buchanan Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$13,299
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Buchanan Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Buchanan Community Schools reports $13,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buchanan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moccasin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ottawa Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Step Up | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buchanan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buchanan Middle School
How many students attend Buchanan Middle School?
Buchanan Middle School has 358 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buchanan, MI. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buchanan Middle School?
44.7% of students at Buchanan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buchanan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Buchanan Middle School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Buchanan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buchanan Middle School?
Buchanan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Buchanan?
By Resource Investment Index, Buchanan Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Buchanan, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Buchanan on the city page.
What other schools are in Buchanan Community Schools?
Besides Buchanan Middle School, Buchanan Community Schools also operates Buchanan High School (561 students), Moccasin Elementary School (354 students), and Ottawa Elementary School (230 students). See the Buchanan Community Schools district page for the complete list.