Van Buren Elementary School
Tel:
(208)455-3326
- Van Buren Elementary School serves 678 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 41% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 52%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 24%.
Top Placements
Van Buren Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Van Buren Elementary School's student population of 678 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 678 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Van Buren Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Van Buren Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
| Overall School Rank | #490 out of 656 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 52% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 68% | 18% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 30% | 76% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Caldwell School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Van Buren Elementary School is Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sacajawea Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Caldwell Sacajawea Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 491 students
1.2 miles
1710 North Illinois
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208)455-3333 1.2 PK-5 491 - Caldwell Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention Alternative School
Grades: 1-12 | 37 students
1.2 miles
222 12th Ave N
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208)454-7240 1.2 1-12 37 - Caldwell Thomas Jefferson Charter Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 385 students
1.4 miles
1209 Adam Smith Ave
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208)455-8772 1.4 PK-12 385 - Caldwell Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 419 students
1.8 miles
1200 Grant Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208)455-3321 1.8 PK-5 419 - Caldwell Vision Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-13 | 697 students
2.1 miles
19291 Ward Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208)455-9220 2.1 K-13 697
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