EAST BUCHANAN ELEM.

www.ebs.k12.mo.us

267 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

East Buchanan Elementary, located in Gower, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution within the East Buchanan C-1 School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students in a small-town, community-oriented setting. By emphasizing fundamental skills and providing a variety of educational opportunities, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper grade levels of the district.

The school is an integral part of the local Gower community, maintaining a curriculum that balances core subjects with student engagement. Through its official website, the institution provides parents and community members with updates on school policies, academic resources, and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing open communication and a collaborative partnership between staff and families, East Buchanan Elementary strives to maintain a positive and inclusive culture that reflects the values of the surrounding district.

267

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST BUCHANAN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Black	2
Two or More	14

White
251 (94.0%)
Two or More
14 (5.2%)
Black
2 (0.7%)

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:	EAST BUCHANAN CO. C-1 (025076)
Phone:	(816)424-3111
Website:	http://www.ebs.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 39

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 48