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#3929 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 41% in state
Buchanan Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
5024 Buchanan St., Los Angeles, CA 90042
- Math 29% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buchanan Street Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buchanan Street Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,401
Median home value
$940,600
Median rent
$1,853/mo
College educated
40.4%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldama ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Toland Way ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Yorkdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Monte Vista Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 196 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #411 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buchanan Street Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buchanan Street Elementary
Buchanan Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,929 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buchanan Street Elementary
What grades does Buchanan Street Elementary serve?
Buchanan Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Buchanan Street Elementary?
Buchanan Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Street Elementary is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buchanan Street Elementary rank in CA?
Buchanan Street Elementary ranks #3,929 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Buchanan Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Buchanan Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buchanan Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buchanan Street Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Buchanan Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Buchanan Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buchanan Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Buchanan Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buchanan Street Elementary?
71.5% of students at Buchanan Street Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (323) 255-7118
- Area population (ZIP 90042)
- 58,344
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90042; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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