Overview
Buchanan Step Up is a public other serving grades 0–12 in BUCHANAN, Michigan. The school enrolls 15 students. It is part of the Buchanan Community Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
6.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% 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 Enrollment15
White66.7%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American13.3%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races20.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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 %80%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)