MichiganSchoolsBuchanan Step Up

Buchanan Step Up

PublicGrades 012
BUCHANAN, Michigan · Buchanan Community Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students26
Student:Teacher13.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch77%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 364
26
Total Enrollment
State avg: 59%
77%+18.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Buchanan Step Up is a public other serving grades 0–12 in BUCHANAN, Michigan. The school enrolls 26 students. It is part of the Buchanan Community Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictBuchanan Community Schools
County26021
CityBUCHANAN
ZIP49107
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID260714008702

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment26

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %77%
State Avg59%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)