Buchanan Elementary

(540)254-2084

bues.bcps.k12.va.us/

311 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Buchanan Elementary School, located at 255 Schoolhouse Rd in Buchanan, Virginia, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Botetourt County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on fundamental skills and social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

As part of the Botetourt County school system, Buchanan Elementary emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. The school utilizes the district’s resources and curriculum standards to provide a structured yet supportive atmosphere for children. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, faculty contact, or extracurricular opportunities, the official district website (http://www.bcps.k12.va.us) serves as the primary portal for updates and resources.

311

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buchanan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	8
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	15

White
285 (91.6 %)
Two or More
15 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.6 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Botetourt County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)254-2084
Website:	http://bues.bcps.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 27

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 49