DANIEL N. BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Murrieta Valley Unified school district, located in Murrieta, CA with about 917 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School is a public school located in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District in Murrieta, California. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. It focuses on providing a well-rounded education that emphasizes core curriculum standards while also encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, personal responsibility, and a sense of citizenship.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on student achievement and its partnership with families to ensure success. Beyond academics, Buchanan Elementary places a high value on character development and community engagement, offering various programs and resources designed to help students grow both socially and emotionally. By maintaining high expectations and utilizing modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition to middle school and future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary at (951) 696-1428 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

40121 Torrey Pines Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563-6384
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DANIEL N. BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Murrieta, CA with about 917 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
917
Teachers:
35
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 917 students

Hispanic/Latino
42.3%
White
32.1%
Two or more races
12.3%
Asian
7.5%
Black or African American
4.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.