Van Buren ISD operates 3 public schools serving 591 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 156 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Van Buren County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $391,725 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 55.9% local, 32.7% state, and 11.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 75/100, ranked #52 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 66.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.8% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.3% African American across the district's schools.
Bert Goens Learning Center accounts for 44.9% of all Van Buren ISD student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Van Buren ISD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Van Buren ISD school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities
Van Buren ISD school enrollment ranges from 33 students (lowest) to 70 students (highest), a spread of 37 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Van Buren ISD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 50.5% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.
Van Buren ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 66.2% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
Van Buren ISD has 3 schools, including 2 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 591 students.
How much does Van Buren ISD spend per student?
Van Buren ISD spends $391,725 per student. The district has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #52 in Michigan.
What is the average rent near Van Buren ISD?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Van Buren County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Van Buren ISD?
Van Buren ISD students are 69.8% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.3% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Van Buren ISD?
Van Buren ISD has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #52 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.