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Buchanan Street Elementary

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 5024 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042-2340

(323) 255-7118 · www.buchananstes-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

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5/10
#3211
Rank 3211 out of 5,722
Top 56%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3294 · 42nd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3484 · 39th percentile
Science6/10 · #2538 · 55th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the eclectic, hillside-adjacent neighborhood of Highland Park — one of LA's most talked-about areas for families planting roots — Buchanan Street Elementary sits in a community that blends longtime locals with newer arrivals drawn by the area's creative energy and relative affordability. The school lands in the middle of the pack academically, with science being a relative bright spot, making it a reasonable choice for families who value a neighborhood school feel in a ZIP code that's genuinely becoming more family-friendly. Parents who are active in school communities and looking to roll up their sleeves may find this a place where involvement can make a real difference.

Student Demographics

124 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
100 (81%)
White
10 (8%)
Filipino
7 (6%)
Asian
2 (2%)
Multiple Races
2 (2%)
Other
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners30 (24%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged93 (75%)
Students with Disabilities35 (28%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

278
Enrollment
16
Teachers (FTE)
17.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
11.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #708 · 88th percentile

252 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found