Buchanan Street Elementary
Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Magnet · Grades K-5
2,510th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 56%▲ Improving
Buchanan Street Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Buchanan Street Elementary 2,510th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 56% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 19th in 2015 to 56th in 2025 — improving.
Buchanan Street Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 125 students tested
Buchanan Street Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 260 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.4% | 86.5% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| White | 2.6% | 6.5% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Asian | 5.1% | 3.5% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.7% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Buchanan Street Elementary
Typical home value $1.01M in zip 90042 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Buchanan Street Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Toland Way ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.6 mi away2,255th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 44% - 6Aldama ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.7 mi away2,617th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 41% - 4Yorkdale ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.7 mi away3,508th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 33% - 5Monte Vista Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 0.8 mi away3,234th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 31% - 9Richard Riordan Primary CenterLos Angeles Unified · 0.8 mi away754th of 5,659
ELA 70% · Math 68% - 10Mt. Washington ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.1 mi away467th of 5,659
ELA 79% · Math 71% - 9Eagle Rock ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.1 mi away683rd of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 68% - 9Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts MagnetLos Angeles Unified · 1.2 mi away980th of 5,659
ELA 67% · Math 62%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Buchanan Street Elementary in?
Buchanan Street Elementary is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Los Angeles, California.
Is Buchanan Street Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Buchanan Street Elementary 2,510th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Buchanan Street Elementary?
Hispanic 87%, White 7%, Asian 4%, Two or more races 3% (260 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Buchanan Street Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90042 is $1.01M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.