Buchanan Street Elementary

buchananstes.lausd.org

278 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Buchanan Street Elementary is a public school located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is situated in a vibrant, historic area of Northeast Los Angeles and is known for being a neighborhood-focused campus that emphasizes fundamental academic skills, community engagement, and a supportive learning environment for its diverse student population.

As an LAUSD institution, the school follows the district’s core curriculum while striving to provide students with the foundational tools necessary for success in middle school and beyond. The campus serves as a central hub for the local families in the 90042 zip code, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where staff and parents work together to support student growth. While the school manages the challenges and opportunities inherent in a large urban district, it maintains a commitment to equity and academic development within the local community.

278

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buchanan Street Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	217
Black	3
Asian	14
Two or More	18

Hispanic
217 (78.1%)
White
26 (9.4%)
Two or More
18 (6.5%)
Asian
14 (5.0%)
Black
3 (1.1%)

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:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)255-7118
Website:	http://buchananstes.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 82

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Buchanan Street Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	31
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Buchanan Street Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	128	46%
Male	150	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)