MID-BUCHANAN ELEM.

www.midbuchanan.k12.mo.us

471 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Mid-Buchanan Elementary, located in Faucett, Missouri, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Mid-Buchanan R-V School District. Nestled in a rural community just south of St. Joseph, the school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators focus on building strong foundations in core academic subjects while encouraging social and emotional growth. The school prioritizes a close-knit learning environment, aiming to prepare students for their transition to the middle and high school levels within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing parent-teacher partnership and a commitment to student success. By leveraging its position within a smaller district, Mid-Buchanan Elementary provides personalized attention to its students, often focusing on character development alongside state-mandated curriculum goals. For more information regarding their specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or district updates, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.midbuchanan.k12.mo.us.

471

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MID-BUCHANAN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	457
Hispanic	5
Black	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
457 (97.0 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.1 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
Two or More
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	MID-BUCHANAN CO. R-V
Phone:	(816)238-1646
Website:	http://www.midbuchanan.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 60