Buchanan Elementary - 03

www.pierre.k12.sd.us

432 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Buchanan Elementary is a public school located in Pierre, South Dakota, serving students as part of the Pierre School District. Situated at 100 N Buchanan Ave, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community, focusing on preparing young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Pierre School District, which prioritizes high standards for student achievement and the integration of modern educational practices. By providing a structured and inclusive atmosphere, Buchanan Elementary focuses on the holistic development of its students, offering a curriculum designed to build essential literacy and numeracy skills. Families can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and administrative resources through the district’s official website at http://www.pierre.k12.sd.us.

432

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buchanan Elementary - 03
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	23
Black	4
Asian	11
Two or More	64
American Indian	60

White
270 (62.5%)
Two or More
64 (14.8%)
American Indian
60 (13.9%)
Hispanic
23 (5.3%)
Asian
11 (2.5%)
Black
4 (0.9%)

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:	Pierre School District 32-2
Phone:	(605)773-7310
Website:	http://www.pierre.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 96

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 66