Serving 514 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Van Buren Elementary School serves the northern part of Plainfield, IN, covering an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.8 miles away.
- 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 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Van Buren Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Buren Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#162 out of 1743 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
81%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Buren Elementary School's ranking?
Van Buren Elementary School is ranked #162 out of 1,743 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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
514 students attend Van Buren Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Van Buren Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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