Serving 500 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 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Van Buren Elementary School's student population of 500 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Van Buren Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Buren Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#142 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Buren Elementary School's ranking?
Van Buren Elementary School is ranked #142 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Van Buren Elementary School often compared to?
Van Buren Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Clarks Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?
500 students attend Van Buren Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Van Buren Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Van Buren Elementary School offer ?
Van Buren Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Van Buren Elementary School part of?
Van Buren Elementary School is part of Plainfield Community School Corp School District.
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