JAMES BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

James Buchanan El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lancaster SD school district, located in Lancaster, PA with about 371 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 23 teachers, James Buchanan El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

James Buchanan Elementary School, located on South West End Avenue in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the School District of Lancaster. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. As part of a larger urban school district, the school works to provide equitable resources and inclusive programming designed to meet the unique needs of its neighborhood students from kindergarten through the elementary grades.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Lancaster community and places a strong emphasis on building partnerships between teachers, families, and residents. Through its curriculum and extracurricular activities, James Buchanan Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school transitions by focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and character education. By maintaining a student-centered approach, the school aims to create a safe, welcoming, and culturally responsive atmosphere that encourages academic achievement and personal development for all its pupils.

For more information, contact James Buchanan El Sch at (717) 291-6151 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.