Serving 843 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School's student population of 843 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
843 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
To inspire every student to think, to learn, to achieve, to care.
School Rankings
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3223 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School's ranking?
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School is ranked #3223 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School often compared to?
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alta Murrieta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School?
843 students attend Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School?
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School offer ?
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School part of?
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School is part of Murrieta Valley Unified School District.
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