- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Van Buren Elementary School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 180096000173 · Nashville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 13.1:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Brown County High School (455 students)
Van Buren Elementary School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 16.8 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
- Brown County H
Brown County High School
455 students
- Brown County M
Brown County Middle School
396 students
- Sprunica Eleme
Sprunica Elementary School
264 students
- Helmsburg Elem
Helmsburg Elementary School
224 students
- This school
Van Buren Elementary School
210 students
What this shows Van Buren Elementary School reports 210 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 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 methodology
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
$14,439
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Brown County School Corporation reports $14,439 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~210 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, 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 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.
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.