Van Buren Elementary School
Tel:
(209)933-7305
- Van Buren Elementary School serves 571 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Van Buren Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Van Buren Elementary School's student population of 571 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 571 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Van Buren Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 has decreased from 36:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Van Buren Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #9416 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 32:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 54% |
| Black | 21% | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Stockton Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Van Buren Elementary School is Edward C. Merlo Institute Of Environmental Studies (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Alexander Hamilton Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Stockton Edward C. Merlo Institute Of Environmental Studies Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 212 students
0.4 miles
1670 E. Sixth St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209)933-7190 0.4 9-12 212 - Stockton Alexander Hamilton Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 834 students
0.5 miles
2245 E. 11th St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209)933-7395 0.5 K-8 834 - Stockton Monroe Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 567 students
0.6 miles
2236 E. 11th St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209)933-7250 0.6 K-8 567 - Oakland Aspire Rosa Parks Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 370 students
0.7 miles
1930 S. D St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209)944-5590 0.7 K-5 370 - Stockton Nightingale Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 404 students
0.9 miles
1721 Carpenter Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209)933-7260 0.9 K-8 404
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