- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Caldwell, ID
Van Buren Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Van Buren Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160051000107
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Buren Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Buren Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Caldwell District · Idaho
NCES ID 160051000107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Van Buren Elementary School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 160051000107 · Caldwell, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 13.5:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldwell Senior High School (1,400 students)
Van Buren Elementary School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Van Buren Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caldwell Senio
Caldwell Senior High School
1,400 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
778 students
- Syringa Middle
Syringa Middle School
695 students
- Washington Ele 481
Washington Elementary School
481 students
- This school 458
Van Buren Elementary School
458 students
- Wilson Element 406
Wilson Elementary School
406 students
What this shows Van Buren Elementary School reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Buren Elementary School compares
Van Buren Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 184% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 184% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Idaho - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.0%
White 32.3%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Van Buren Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Caldwell District reports $11,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Buren Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Syringa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Buren Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Buren Elementary School
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Caldwell, ID. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Buren Elementary School?
83.1% of students at Van Buren Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Buren Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Van Buren Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment, in Caldwell, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Van Buren Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Caldwell, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Caldwell on the city page.
What other schools are in Caldwell District?
Besides Van Buren Elementary School, Caldwell District also operates Caldwell Senior High School (1,400 students), Jefferson Middle School (778 students), and Syringa Middle School (695 students). See the Caldwell District district page for the complete list.