South Elementary School vs. Van Buren Elementary School
Should I attend South 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
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math 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 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, South Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
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
PK-4
K-5
Total Students
400 students
531 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#351 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#137 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
-
Kindergarten Students
2
91
Grade 1 Students
2
88
Grade 2 Students
1
66
Grade 3 Students
187
98
Grade 4 Students
189
92
Grade 5 Students
-
96
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
90%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%