Very Good
#788 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 25% in state
Buchanan Elementary School
Elementary School · Livonia Public Schools School District · Livonia, MI
A Livonia Public Schools School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
16400 HUBBARD ST, Livonia, MI 48154
- Math 52% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 57% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buchanan Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buchanan Elementary School 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 Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,497/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Livonia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,763
Median home value
$285,800
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48154; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branch Line SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| St Paul's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Coolidge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Jackson CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 66 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Livonia Public Schools School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #14 of 24
- District spending per student
- $16,860NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buchanan Elementary School is listed in Livonia Public Schools School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buchanan Elementary School
Buchanan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Livonia, MI, part of Livonia Public Schools School District, serving approximately 443 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #788 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buchanan Elementary School
What grades does Buchanan Elementary School serve?
Buchanan Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Buchanan Elementary School?
Buchanan Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buchanan Elementary School rank in MI?
Buchanan Elementary School ranks #788 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Buchanan Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buchanan Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buchanan Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Buchanan Elementary School a charter school?
No, Buchanan Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buchanan Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Buchanan Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buchanan Elementary School?
28.9% of students at Buchanan Elementary School 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (734) 744-2690
- Area population (ZIP 48154)
- 36,915
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 48154; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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