Van Buren Elementary School

2525 29th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Van Buren Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Van Buren Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Van Buren Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
365 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Van Buren Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Buren Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1146 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Van Buren Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Van Buren Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Van Buren Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Van Buren Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
25%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Van Buren Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
36%
7%
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White
28%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Van Buren Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Van Buren Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Van Buren Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Van Buren Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Van Buren Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Van Buren Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Van Buren Elementary School's ranking?
Van Buren Elementary School is ranked #1146 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Van Buren Elementary School often compared to?
Van Buren Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Ridge Elementary School, Grant Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?
365 students attend Van Buren Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Van Buren Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Van Buren Elementary School offer ?
Van Buren Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Van Buren Elementary School part of?
Van Buren Elementary School is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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