- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Groves, TX
Van Buren El
Federal NCES profile for Van Buren El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483543004023
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Buren El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Groves · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Buren El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Groves, TX.
School address
District: Port Neches-Groves Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483543004023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
363 on latest CCD 483543004023 · Groves, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 15.1:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Neches-Groves H S (1,720 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 public schools in Groves. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Van Buren El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Neches-Gr
Port Neches-Groves H S
1,720 students
- Groves Middle 647
Groves Middle
647 students
- Port Neches Mi 575
Port Neches Middle
575 students
- Ridgewood El 431
Ridgewood El
431 students
- Taft El 414
Taft El
414 students
- This school 363
Van Buren El
363 students
What this shows Van Buren El reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Buren El compares
Van Buren El vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Port Neches-Groves Isd reports $11,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Buren El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Neches-Groves H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Groves Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Neches Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgewood El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Buren El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Buren El
How many students attend Van Buren El?
Van Buren El has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Groves, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren El?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren El is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Buren El?
52.6% of students at Van Buren El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Buren El?
Van Buren El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Van Buren El rank among public schools in Groves?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Groves, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Port Neches-Groves Isd?
Besides Van Buren El, Port Neches-Groves Isd also operates Port Neches-Groves H S (1,720 students), Groves Middle (647 students), and Port Neches Middle (575 students). See the Port Neches-Groves Isd district page for the complete list.