Van Buren Elementary School

9501 Jurupa Rd.
Riverside, CA 92509

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Van Buren Elementary School serves 543 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 543 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Top 1% in CA)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Van Buren Elementary School's student population of 543 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

543 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Van Buren Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

18%

40%

This chart display 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 California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

26%

51%

This chart display 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 California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Van Buren Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Van Buren Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Hispanic

92%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Van Buren Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Van Buren Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

72%

53%

This chart display 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 California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Jurupa Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Van Buren Elementary School often compared to?

Van Buren Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Andrew Jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?

543 students attend Van Buren Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Van Buren Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Buren Elementary School?

Van Buren Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Van Buren Elementary School offer ?

Van Buren Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Van Buren Elementary School part of?

Van Buren Elementary School is part of Jurupa Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 543 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education