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Buchanan Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1775 Buchanan Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 · (616) 819-2252 · Part of Grand Rapids Public Schools
Students
379
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
84%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Buchanan Elementary
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 32 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 40 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 47.9%
Location
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1775 Buchanan Ave SW, Grand Rapids
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten56
Grade 171
Grade 263
Grade 367
Grade 467
Grade 555
Enrollment over time
376’20
362’21
359’22
387’23
379’24
About steady.
Who goes here
Hispanic 84%Black 13%White 2%Two or more races 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.