At a glance
Reported students
189
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.81
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa high enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
189
East Buchanan High School: 189 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
10.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. 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
- 184
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.64
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
What the reported data says about East Buchanan High School
East Buchanan High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Winthrop. It is one of 3 current school records connected to East Buchanan Comm School District. NCES reports 189 students for 2024–25.
Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, below the Iowa median of 13.8:1 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 (95.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. 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 High School
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.81 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.99 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.99
- 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
- White95.2%
- Hispanic1.6%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
303 reported students
East Buchanan Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
75 reported students
Public schools near East Buchanan High 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 Elementary School Elementary · East Buchanan Comm School District | PK–06 | 303 | 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 High School
What grades does East Buchanan High School serve?
East Buchanan High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in East Buchanan Comm School District.
How many students attend East Buchanan High School?
East Buchanan High School reported 189 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 184 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Buchanan High School?
The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 189 students and 17.81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Buchanan High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Buchanan High 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 High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.2% 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 High School in?
East Buchanan High 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 High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Buchanan Elementary 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.