Van Buren Elementary School (Closed 2020)

1811 West 15th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 123 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Van Buren Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(18-19)
30-34%
35%
(18-19)
25-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
67%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?
123 students attend Van Buren Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Van Buren Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado 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 Thompson School District R-2j.

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