Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Van Buren Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Van Buren Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Van Buren Elementary School's student population of 236 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Van Buren Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Buren Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#297 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Buren Elementary School's ranking?
Van Buren Elementary School is ranked #297 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?
236 students attend Van Buren Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Van Buren Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Van Buren Elementary School offer ?
Van Buren Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Buren Elementary School part of?
Van Buren Elementary School is part of Brown County School Corporation School District.
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