Van Buren Elementary School serves 241 students in grades 4-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
241 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
6%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
88%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?
241 students attend Van Buren Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Van Buren Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Van Buren Elementary School offer ?
Van Buren Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Van Buren Elementary School part of?
Van Buren Elementary School is part of Gravenstein Union Elementary School District.
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