Central Elementary School vs. Van Buren Elementary School
Should I attend Central Elementary School or Van Buren Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Van Buren Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Van Buren Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
544 students
531 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#115 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#142 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
94
91
Grade 1 Students
86
88
Grade 2 Students
79
66
Grade 3 Students
89
98
Grade 4 Students
107
92
Grade 5 Students
89
96
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
7%
2%
% White
81%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%