Van Buren Elementary School vs. Clarks Creek Elementary School
Should I attend Van Buren Elementary School or Clarks Creek 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
Clarks Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math 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 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clarks Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
531 students
442 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#137 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#186 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
56%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
91
73
Grade 1 Students
88
63
Grade 2 Students
66
79
Grade 3 Students
98
68
Grade 4 Students
92
90
Grade 5 Students
96
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
11%
% Black
2%
11%
% White
86%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%