Enrollment
455
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Van Buren Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Van Buren Elementary
Van Buren Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Jurupa Valley, California, enrolling 455 students.
At 21.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 455 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,103 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #799.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Jurupa Valley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Del Sol Academy (1,213 students): Van Buren Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.7:1 vs 22.5:1).
Jurupa Unified also operates Patriot High (2,399 students) and Jurupa Valley High (1,693 students) alongside Van Buren Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Van Buren Elementary compares
Van Buren Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jurupa Unified, which includes Van Buren Elementary.
$15,637
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 64.3%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,399
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Van Buren Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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