Buchanan Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Buchanan, Virginia 24066 · Botetourt County Public Schools
#348 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#5289 of 50,301 nationally
About Buchanan Elementary
Buchanan Elementary is a public elementary located in Buchanan, in the Botetourt County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 276 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 348th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 276.
There are 2 schools in Buchanan; Buchanan Elementary ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)69.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Buchanan Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Buchanan Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
James River High
Buchanan · Public high · Grades 9–12
464 students · 4.3 km away
Central Academy Middle
Fincastle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
364 students · 14 km away
Troutville Elementary
Troutville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students · 15 km away
Breckinridge Elementary
Fincastle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
211 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
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Barack Obama Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Morningside Elementary
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Back Creek Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buchanan Elementary a good school?
Buchanan Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 79.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #348 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Buchanan Elementary rank in Virginia?
Buchanan Elementary ranks #348 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #5289 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Buchanan Elementary?
Buchanan Elementary had 276 students in 2025.
Is Buchanan Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Buchanan Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Buchanan Elementary?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Buchanan Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.