- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Placentia, CA
Van Buren Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Van Buren Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063066004774
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Buren Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Placentia · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Buren Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Placentia, CA.
School address
District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · California
NCES ID 063066004774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Van Buren Elementary grew from 540 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 063066004774 · Placentia, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 24.5:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Valencia High (2,411 students)
Van Buren Elementary grew from 540 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.0 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
- Valencia High
Valencia High
2,411 students
- El Dorado High
El Dorado High
1,998 students
- Yorba Linda Hi
Yorba Linda High
1,631 students
- Esperanza High
Esperanza High
1,393 students
- Travis Ranch
Travis Ranch
1,197 students
- This school 538
Van Buren Elementary
538 students
What this shows Van Buren Elementary reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Buren Elementary compares
Van Buren Elementary is a growing 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$15,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.4%
White 29.2%
Asian 13.9%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Van Buren Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified reports $15,609 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Dorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yorba Linda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Travis Ranch | 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
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Placentia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Golden Elementary
Standard public school
834 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
John O. Tynes Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Brookhaven Elementary
Standard public school
482 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Charles Wagner Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Morse Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 29.4:1 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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Buren Elementary
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary?
Van Buren Elementary has 538 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Placentia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Buren Elementary?
36.9% 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 47.4% of enrollment, in Placentia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Buren Elementary?
Van Buren Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Placentia?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Placentia, 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 Placentia on the city page.
What other schools are in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
Besides Van Buren Elementary, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students), El Dorado High (1,998 students), and Yorba Linda High (1,631 students). See the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district page for the complete list.