Van Buren Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
Should I attend Van Buren Elementary School or Central 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
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
Central 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 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).
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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
531 students
544 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#137 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#126 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
91
94
Grade 1 Students
88
86
Grade 2 Students
66
79
Grade 3 Students
98
89
Grade 4 Students
92
107
Grade 5 Students
96
89
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
86%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%