Buchanan Primary School serves 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Buchanan Primary School's student population of 445 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buchanan Primary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
3%
36%
White
88%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Buchanan Primary School often compared to?
Buchanan Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jones Elementary School, Tallapoosa Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Buchanan Primary School?
445 students attend Buchanan Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Buchanan Primary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buchanan Primary School?
Buchanan Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buchanan Primary School offer ?
Buchanan Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Buchanan Primary School part of?
Buchanan Primary School is part of Haralson County School District.
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