- Enrollment
- 2,399
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jurupa Valley, CA
Van Buren Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Van Buren Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061926002321
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Buren Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 18
- elementary schools in Jurupa Valley · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Buren Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Elementary ranks #7 of 18 elementary schools in Jurupa Valley, CA.
School address
District: Jurupa Unified · California
NCES ID 061926002321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Van Buren Elementary shrank from 493 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 061926002321 · Jurupa Valley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 21.7:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Patriot High (2,399 students)
Van Buren Elementary shrank from 493 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Van Buren Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patriot High
Patriot High
2,399 students
- Jurupa Valley
Jurupa Valley High
1,693 students
- Rubidoux High
Rubidoux High
1,259 students
- Del Sol Academ
Del Sol Academy
1,213 students
- Jurupa Middle
Jurupa Middle
1,105 students
- This school 455
Van Buren Elementary
455 students
What this shows Van Buren Elementary reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Buren Elementary compares
Van Buren Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,991
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.3%
White 4.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Van Buren Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jurupa Unified reports $19,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Buren Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jurupa Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rubidoux High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Sol Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jurupa Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Buren Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Jurupa Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Del Sol Academy
Standard public school
1,213 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Louis Vandermolen Fundamental Elementary
Standard public school
959 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Sunnyslope Elementary
Standard public school
819 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Pedley Elementary
Standard public school
736 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Camino Real Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
West Riverside Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Buren Elementary
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary?
Van Buren Elementary has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jurupa Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Buren Elementary?
73.0% of students at Van Buren Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Buren Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Van Buren Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment, in Jurupa Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Buren Elementary?
Van Buren Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Van Buren Elementary rank among elementary schools in Jurupa Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Elementary ranks #7 of 18 elementary schools in Jurupa Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jurupa Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Jurupa Unified?
Besides Van Buren Elementary, Jurupa Unified also operates Patriot High (2,399 students), Jurupa Valley High (1,693 students), and Rubidoux High (1,259 students). See the Jurupa Unified district page for the complete list.