Below Average
#1776 of 2,221 schools in MO
Buchanan Elementary
Elementary School · Branson R-iv · Branson, MO
A Branson R-iv elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 BUCHANAN ROAD, Branson, MO 65616
- Math 56% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buchanan Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2021, to 54% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Buchanan Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,501/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Branson), 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
$60,253
Median home value
$243,000
Median rent
$975/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-opEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Cedar Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 1–3 | 2.9 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Cedar Ridge PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–K | 3.0 mi | 381 | 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.
Branson R-iv
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,279NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buchanan Elementary is listed in BRANSON R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buchanan Elementary
Buchanan Elementary is a public elementary school in Branson, MO, part of Branson R-iv, serving approximately 606 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,776 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buchanan Elementary
What grades does Buchanan Elementary serve?
Buchanan Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Buchanan Elementary?
Buchanan Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buchanan Elementary rank in MO?
Buchanan Elementary ranks #1,776 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Buchanan Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Buchanan Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buchanan Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Buchanan Elementary a charter school?
No, Buchanan Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buchanan Elementary a Title I school?
No, Buchanan Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buchanan Elementary?
57.1% of students at Buchanan 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 606
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Taney County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (417) 243-2530
- Area population (ZIP 65616)
- 28,295
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 65616; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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