Buchanan Elementary School

4126 Northwest 18th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Buchanan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 479 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Buchanan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Buchanan Elementary School's student population of 479 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
479 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Buchanan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buchanan Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#1221 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buchanan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buchanan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
2%
11%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
84%
20%
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Black
4%
8%
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White
6%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Buchanan Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buchanan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buchanan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buchanan Elementary School's ranking?
Buchanan Elementary School is ranked #1221 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Buchanan Elementary School often compared to?
Buchanan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Angie Debo Elementary School, Midwest City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Buchanan Elementary School?
479 students attend Buchanan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Buchanan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buchanan Elementary School?
Buchanan Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Buchanan Elementary School offer ?
Buchanan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Buchanan Elementary School part of?
Buchanan Elementary School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is Buchanan Elementary School located?
Buchanan Elementary School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.

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5   8/10/2013
Like this School very much. Teachers are friendly and helpful.
- Posted by Parent - loret

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 479 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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