Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Van Buren Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Van Buren Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Van Buren, ME, encompassing approximately 97.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Van Buren Elementary School's student population of 204 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Van Buren Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Buren Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#269 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Crusaders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Buren Elementary School's ranking?
Van Buren Elementary School is ranked #269 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?
204 students attend Van Buren Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Van Buren Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Van Buren Elementary School offer ?
Van Buren Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Buren Elementary School part of?
Van Buren Elementary School is part of RSU 88/MSAD 24 School District.
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