East Buchanan Elementary School

Q: Is East Buchanan Elementary School a good school?

East Buchanan Elementary School ranks 227 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Buchanan Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Winthrop, Iowa, serving 309 students in grades PK-6 as part of the East Buchanan Community School District. The school has consistently performed above the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the ISASP assessments, with 75% of 6th graders proficient or better in ELA and 84.1% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 74.5% and 71.1%, respectively.

East Buchanan Elementary School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 26.23% to 33.09% over the past three school years, which is lower than some nearby schools like Little Husky Learning Center (47.57%) and West Elementary School (40.16%). The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.1 to 17.1 over the past three school years, which is lower than the ratios of some nearby schools such as Triumph Elementary (20.6) and Perry #1 Elementary (18.7).

While East Buchanan Elementary School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 97.41% of students identifying as White, some nearby schools, such as Lambert Elementary (87.82% White) and Little Husky Learning Center (81.08% White), have more diverse student bodies. This could present opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices between these schools. Overall, East Buchanan Elementary School appears to be a strong-performing school within its district, providing a quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682

(319) 935-3660

District: East Buchanan Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
227^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,938

Students who attend East Buchanan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	East Buchanan Middle School
High:	East Buchanan High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 316

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.2%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Buchanan Elementary School ranks better than 59.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.4. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.2%), two or more races (1.9%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Buchanan Elementary School is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare East Buchanan Elementary School employs 21.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Buchanan Elementary School is $12,938.

Schooldigger Rankings:

East Buchanan Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

East Buchanan Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Buchanan Community School District 192^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Buchanan Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	51.11	377^th	626	39.8%
2013	74.34	99^th	624	84.1%
2014	56.52	314^th	603	47.9%
2015	51.15	380^th	616	38.3%
2016	52.01	351^st	599	41.4%
2017	43.88	392^nd	574	31.7%
2018	48.05	350^th	567	38.3%
2019	25.68	494^th	603	18.1%
2021	38.29	395^th	567	30.3%
2022	57.90	265^th	574	53.8%
2023	60.52	242^nd	565	57.2%
2024	62.40	227^th	557	59.2%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Buchanan Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	191	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	192
1989	198	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
1990	180	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
1991	170	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
1992	177	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	179
1993	215	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
1994	223	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	228
1995	196	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
1996	196	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
1997	223	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
1998	197	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
1999	182	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
2000	198	7	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	-15	193
2001	167	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
2002	139	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	143
2003	139	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	143
2004	208	3	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	216
2005	209	4	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	217
2006	235	4	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	244
2007	238	4	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	249
2008	233	5	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	242
2009	271	5	0	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	285
2010	275	1	0	7	0	0	9	0	292
2011	284	0	0	5	0	0	8	0	297
2012	312	0	0	9	0	0	6	0	327
2013	309	0	0	9	0	0	7	0	325
2014	301	0	0	10	0	0	13	0	324
2015	302	0	0	10	0	0	14	0	326
2016	309	0	0	2	0	0	10	0	321
2017	328	0	0	1	0	1	9	0	339
2018	313	0	1	3	0	0	4	0	321
2019	302	1	1	6	0	0	4	0	314
2020	282	1	0	2	1	0	3	0	289
2021	272	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	278
2022	315	1	0	4	0	0	4	0	324
2023	301	0	1	3	0	0	4	0	309
2024	304	0	1	5	0	0	6	0	316

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Buchanan Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	192	11.2	17.1	n/a
1989	198	11.2	17.6	14.1
1990	180	10.2	17.6	0
1991	171	10.2	16.7	15.2
1992	179	11.0	16.2	19
1993	219	12.5	17.5	13.2
1994	228	13.8	16.5	15.8
1995	201	10.5	19.1	12.9
1996	201	10.5	19.1	12.9
1997	225	14.3	15.7	16.9
1998	198	13.8	14.3	14.1
1999	186	13.8	13.5	19.4
2000	193	13.4	14.4	21.2
2001	172	11.8	14.6	29.1
2002	143	12.4	11.5	21.7
2003	143	12.4	11.5	21.7
2004	216	20.1	10.7	28.7
2005	217	18.6	11.7	33.6
2006	244	19.1	12.8	31.6
2007	249	19.1	13.0	32.5
2008	242	19.1	12.7	32.2
2009	285	20.1	14.2	25.3
2010	292	18.0	16.1	33.9
2011	297	17.6	16.7	35.4
2012	327	19.0	17.1	40.1
2013	325	22.0	14.7	37.5
2014	324	20.0	16.1	39.2
2015	326	20.0	16.3	36.5
2016	321	18.0	17.8	33
2017	339	19.6	17.2	36.9
2018	321	21.9	14.6	32.4
2019	314	21.1	14.8	35.4
2020	289	21.0	13.7	31.8
2021	278	17.9	15.5	33.1
2022	324	18.9	17.1	26.2
2023	309	21.9	14.1	29.1
2024	316	21.8	14.4	25.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Buchanan Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	192	11.2	17.1	n/a
1989	198	11.2	17.6	14.1
1990	180	10.2	17.6	0
1991	171	10.2	16.7	15.2
1992	179	11.0	16.2	19
1993	219	12.5	17.5	13.2
1994	228	13.8	16.5	15.8
1995	201	10.5	19.1	12.9
1996	201	10.5	19.1	12.9
1997	225	14.3	15.7	16.9
1998	198	13.8	14.3	14.1
1999	186	13.8	13.5	19.4
2000	193	13.4	14.4	21.2
2001	172	11.8	14.6	29.1
2002	143	12.4	11.5	21.7
2003	143	12.4	11.5	21.7
2004	216	20.1	10.7	28.7
2005	217	18.6	11.7	33.6
2006	244	19.1	12.8	31.6
2007	249	19.1	13.0	32.5
2008	242	19.1	12.7	32.2
2009	285	20.1	14.2	25.3
2010	292	18.0	16.1	33.9
2011	297	17.6	16.7	35.4
2012	327	19.0	17.1	40.1
2013	325	22.0	14.7	37.5
2014	324	20.0	16.1	39.2
2015	326	20.0	16.3	36.5
2016	321	18.0	17.8	33
2017	339	19.6	17.2	36.9
2018	321	21.9	14.6	32.4
2019	314	21.1	14.8	35.4
2020	289	21.0	13.7	31.8
2021	278	17.9	15.5	33.1
2022	324	18.9	17.1	26.2
2023	309	21.9	14.1	29.1
2024	316	21.8	14.4	25.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Buchanan Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$606 (4.7%)	$12,332 (95.3%)	$12,938

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Buchanan Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 494^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 242^nd of 565 Elementary schools	39.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Buchanan Elementary School)	56	68.6	12.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Buchanan Community School District)	56	68.6	12.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Buchanan Elementary School)	78	88.6	10.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Buchanan Community School District)	78	88.6	10.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Buchanan Elementary School)	60	72.7	12.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Buchanan Community School District)	60	72.7	12.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Buchanan Elementary School)	60	63.6	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Buchanan Community School District)	60	63.6	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Buchanan Elementary School)	39.1	71.1	32%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Buchanan Community School District)	39.1	71.1	32%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Buchanan Elementary School)	41.3	77.8	36.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Buchanan Community School District)	41.3	77.8	36.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	314	309	1.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	6	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	302	301	0.3%
Two or More Races	4	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.4%	29.1%	6.2%

Schools Near East Buchanan Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Buchanan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	414 5th St North	Winthrop	50682	Buchanan County	East Buchanan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 935-3660	316	22	14.4	25.9%	304 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	62.4	227^th of 557 public elementary schools	59.2%		60.5	242^nd of 565 public elementary schools	57.2%	15	71.1	70.6	70.6	75.0	82.6	85.3	82.4	84.1	52.9	$12,938	$606	$12,332
East Elementary School	Public	K-2	1103 First Street West	Independence	50644	Buchanan County	Independence Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 334-7425	281	22	12.6	45.6%	253 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.0%)								(n/a)										$13,327	$339	$12,988
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	1011 1st St W	Independence	50644	Buchanan County	Independence Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 334-4780	39	2	20.5	20.5%	35 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.7%)								(n/a)
West Elementary School	Public	3-6	1301 1st St W	Independence	50644	Buchanan County	Independence Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 334-7430	371	34	10.8	43.7%	332 (89.5%)	3 (0.8%)	19 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.3%)	56.2	285^th of 557 public elementary schools	48.8%		54.4	290^th of 565 public elementary schools	48.7%	5	58.3	76.3	70.0	78.7	68.0	78.9	84.4	77.7	63.3	$12,958	$330	$12,628
Perry #1 Elementary School	Public	K-8	1726 Fairbank Amish Blvd	Independence	50644	Buchanan County	Jesup Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 827-1700	27	2	13.7	11.1%	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$7,564	$118	$7,446
North Linn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3033 Lynx Drive	Troy Mills	52218	Linn County	North Linn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 224-3291	280	20	14.0	23.6%	269 (96.1%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	68.9	175^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.6%		70.6	163^rd of 565 public elementary schools	71.2%	12	54.1	83.3	89.5		67.6	85.7	86.8		76.3	$11,811	$443	$11,368
Prairie Grove Elementary School	Public	K-8	1501 150th St	Hazleton	50641	Buchanan County	Jesup Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 827-1700	22	2	11.0	13.6%	22 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$8,123	$118	$8,005
Lambert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1001 Doctor St	Manchester	52057	Delaware County	West Delaware County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 927-3515	465	35	13.2	49.2%	405 (87.1%)	20 (4.3%)	17 (3.7%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)	61.6	230^th of 557 public elementary schools	58.7%		64.1	211^th of 565 public elementary schools	62.7%	19	62.6	79.2			79.1	81.8				$11,988	$687	$11,300
Starmont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3202 40th St	Arlington	50606	Fayette County	Starmont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 933-2238	263	23	11.4	40.7%	249 (94.7%)	3 (1.1%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	54.1	303^rd of 557 public elementary schools	45.6%		56.9	269^th of 565 public elementary schools	52.4%	34	78.1	70.5	53.7		87.5	81.8	63.4		63.4	$12,905	$832	$12,073
Triumph Elementary School	Public	K-8	1348 145th St	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Jesup Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 827-1700	39	2	19.6	7.7%	39 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$7,346	$118	$7,228

Frequently Asked Questions about East Buchanan Elementary School

What schools do graduates of East Buchanan Elementary School attend?

Students who attend East Buchanan Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Buchanan Middle School
High : East Buchanan High School

Is East Buchanan Elementary School a good school?

East Buchanan Elementary School ranks 227^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is East Buchanan Elementary School in?

East Buchanan Community School District

How many students attend East Buchanan Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 316 students attended East Buchanan Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of East Buchanan Elementary School?

Students at East Buchanan Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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