At a glance
Reported students
303
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
189
East Buchanan Elementary School: 303 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 290
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.92
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about East Buchanan Elementary School
East Buchanan Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Winthrop. It is one of 3 current school records connected to East Buchanan Comm School District. NCES reports 303 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (95.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking East Buchanan Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95.7%
- Hispanic2%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East Buchanan Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Buchanan High School
High · Grades 09–12
189 reported students
East Buchanan Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
75 reported students
Public schools near East Buchanan Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Buchanan High School High · East Buchanan Comm School District | 09–12 | 189 | under 0.1 mi |
| East Buchanan Middle School Middle · East Buchanan Comm School District | 07–08 | 75 | under 0.1 mi |
| Early Childhood Center Other · Independence Comm School District | PK–PK | 46 | 8.7 mi |
| East Elementary School Elementary · Independence Comm School District | KG–02 | 265 | 8.7 mi |
| West Elementary School Elementary · Independence Comm School District | 03–06 | 360 | 8.8 mi |
| Independence Junior Senior High School High · Independence Comm School District | 07–12 | 712 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Buchanan Elementary School
What grades does East Buchanan Elementary School serve?
East Buchanan Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Buchanan Comm School District.
How many students attend East Buchanan Elementary School?
East Buchanan Elementary School reported 303 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 290 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Buchanan Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 303 students and 21.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Buchanan Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Buchanan Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Buchanan Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Buchanan Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East Buchanan Elementary School in?
East Buchanan Elementary School is part of East Buchanan Comm School District, based in Winthrop, IA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Buchanan Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Buchanan High School (under 0.1 mi), East Buchanan Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Early Childhood Center (8.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.