Buchanan Co. Academy

4720 Green Acres
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(School attendance zone shown in map)

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (08-09)
16 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
3 teachers
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School Rankings

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State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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13:1
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American Indian
(08-09)
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Asian
(08-09)
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2%
Hispanic
(08-09)
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4%
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Black
(08-09)
25%
18%
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White
(08-09)
75%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Buchanan Co. Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
(08-09)
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Two or more races
(08-09)
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n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
81%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buchanan Co. Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
23%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Buchanan Co. Academy often compared to?
Buchanan Co. Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Elementary School, Carden Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Buchanan Co. Academy?
16 students attend Buchanan Co. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Buchanan Co. Academy students are White, and 25% of students are Black.
What grades does Buchanan Co. Academy offer ?
Buchanan Co. Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Buchanan Co. Academy part of?
Buchanan Co. Academy is part of St. Joseph School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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