Enrollment
210
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nashville, 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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180096000173
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Buren Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Buren Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Nashville, IN.
School address
District: Brown County School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180096000173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Van Buren Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Van Buren Elementary School
Van Buren Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Nashville, Indiana, enrolling 210 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 210 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #71.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 210 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Brown County School Corporation also operates Brown County High School (455 students) and Brown County Middle School (396 students) alongside Van Buren Elementary School.
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 School compares
Van Buren Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 18% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Indiana - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$14,395
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 92.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Van Buren Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brown County School Corporation, which includes Van Buren Elementary School.
$14,395
Per student
+19%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 45.1%
Federal 15.8%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brown County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sprunica Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helmsburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~210 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Van Buren Elementary School
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School has 210 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nashville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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?
40.4% 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 92.4% of enrollment, in Nashville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Van Buren Elementary School rank among public schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Nashville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Nashville on the city page.
Is Van Buren Elementary School a good school?
Van Buren Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana 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 Brown County School Corporation?
Besides Van Buren Elementary School, Brown County School Corporation also operates Brown County High School (455 students), Brown County Middle School (396 students), and Sprunica Elementary School (264 students). See the Brown County School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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