Buchanan Elementary

Buchanan Elementary serves 463 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Murfreesboro's Rutherford County school district. With 29 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a comfortable 16.0:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranking #244 out of 1,796 Tennessee elementary schools, placing it in the 86th percentile statewide.

Students show particular strength in science, with 66% scoring proficient or above, while 46% achieve proficiency in mathematics. Reading and language arts present opportunities for continued growth, with 38% of students performing at proficient levels or higher across grade levels. Located on Manchester Highway in a well-established mid-size suburban community, Buchanan Elementary draws families from an area where the median household income reaches $81,270 and median home values average $299,900.

The surrounding neighborhood reflects a stable, educated population, with 36% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 10%. This supportive community environment, combined with the school's solid academic foundation, creates a nurturing educational setting for elementary-aged learners in Murfreesboro.