- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Van Buren, ME
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231101001059
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Buren Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Maine schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Maine
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 204
- students enrolled
Van Buren Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rsu 88/Msad 24 · Maine
NCES ID 231101001059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Van Buren Elementary School held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 231101001059 · Van Buren, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Buren District Secondary Sch (58 students)
Van Buren Elementary School held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
How Van Buren Elementary School compares
Van Buren Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 194% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 194% above the Maine average of 34.0%
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in Maine - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$21,498
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Van Buren Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 88/Msad 24 reports $21,498 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren District Secondary Sch | Smaller | Similar 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
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 (~204 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Buren Elementary School
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School has 204 students enrolled. It is a public school in Van Buren, ME. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 32% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Buren Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Van Buren Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Buren Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Van Buren Elementary School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Van Buren, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Rsu 88/Msad 24?
Besides Van Buren Elementary School, Rsu 88/Msad 24 also operates Van Buren District Secondary Sch (58 students). See the Rsu 88/Msad 24 district page for the complete list.