Buchanan Elementary School

buchanan.livoniapublicschools.org/

467 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Buchanan Elementary School is a public school located in Livonia, Michigan, and serves as part of the Livonia Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. By leveraging the resources of a larger district while maintaining a community-focused atmosphere, Buchanan Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded education that prepares children for future academic success.

The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration between teachers, staff, and families to create a cohesive educational experience. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, Buchanan offers a variety of programs intended to engage students at every level. The school's integration into the Livonia Public Schools network ensures that students have access to stable administrative support, district-wide extracurricular opportunities, and a structured pathway for their elementary education years.

467

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buchanan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	382
Hispanic	36
Black	16
Asian	7
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
382 (81.8 %)
Hispanic
36 (7.7 %)
Two or More
24 (5.1 %)
Black
16 (3.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Livonia Public Schools School District
Phone:	(734)744-2690
Website:	http://buchanan.livoniapublicschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 103