Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Van Buren Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3177 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
34%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
56%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Buren Elementary School's ranking?
Van Buren Elementary School is ranked #3177 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?
363 students attend Van Buren Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Van Buren Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Van Buren Elementary School offer ?
Van Buren Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Van Buren Elementary School part of?
Van Buren Elementary School is part of Port Neches-Groves Independent School District.
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