- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brazil, IN
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180084000164
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Buren Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Brazil · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Buren Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Brazil, IN.
School address
District: Clay Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180084000164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Van Buren Elementary School grew from 246 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 180084000164 · Brazil, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 16.2:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Northview High School (863 students)
Van Buren Elementary School grew from 246 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Van Buren Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northview High
Northview High School
863 students
- North Clay Mid
North Clay Middle School
734 students
- Clay City Elem
Clay City Elementary School
385 students
- Staunton Eleme
Staunton Elementary School
373 students
- Clay City Jr-S
Clay City Jr-Sr High School
366 students
- This school 275
Van Buren Elementary School
275 students
What this shows Van Buren Elementary School reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Buren Elementary School compares
Van Buren Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 21% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Indiana - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Van Buren Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay Community Schools reports $12,663 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Clay Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay City Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Staunton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay City Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Brazil
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Buren Elementary School
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brazil, IN. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Buren Elementary School?
59.8% of students at Van Buren Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Buren Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Van Buren Elementary School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Brazil, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Brazil?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Brazil, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Brazil on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay Community Schools?
Besides Van Buren Elementary School, Clay Community Schools also operates Northview High School (863 students), North Clay Middle School (734 students), and Clay City Elementary School (385 students). See the Clay Community Schools district page for the complete list.