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Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Murrieta, California · Murrieta Valley Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students828
Student:Teacher24.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch62%
Title INo
Daniel N. Buchanan
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 489
828
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
62%-2.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Murrieta, California. The school enrolls 828 students. It is part of the Murrieta Valley Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

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

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.4:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictMurrieta Valley Unified
County6065
CityMurrieta
ZIP92563
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060002910354

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment828
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino43.5%
Black / African American9.5%
Asian3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races11.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
43.5%
Black
9.5%
Asian
3.8%
Two+
11.9%
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 %62%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)