BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY

578 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Buchanan Elementary, located at 1000 Buchanan Road in Branson, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Branson Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of a district known for its commitment to both educational excellence and the unique cultural landscape of the Ozarks, Buchanan Elementary focuses on building a strong academic base while encouraging students to become collaborative and responsible citizens.

The campus acts as a central hub for families in the Branson area, often focusing on programs that transition students from early childhood through their primary education years. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards while catering to the diverse needs of its student body, the school places a high value on teacher-student relationships and parental involvement. Through its various extracurricular activities and academic support systems, Buchanan Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded experience that prepares children for future success in the Branson middle and high school levels.

578

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	469
Hispanic	59
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	33
American Indian	7

White
469 (81.1%)
Hispanic
59 (10.2%)
Two or More
33 (5.7%)
Black
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
7 (1.2%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

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:	BRANSON R-IV
Phone:	(417)243-2530
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 131

Grade 1 144

Grade 2 146

Grade 3 157