- Enrollment
- 1,240
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baldwinsville, NY
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 360387000147
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
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 larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Baldwinsville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Buren Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Baldwinsville, NY.
School address
District: Baldwinsville Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360387000147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Van Buren Elementary School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.9 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360387000147 · Baldwinsville, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 15.3:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles W Baker High School (1,240 students)
Van Buren Elementary School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.9 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Van Buren Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles W Bake
Charles W Baker High School
1,240 students
- Theodore R Dur
Theodore R Durgee Junior High School
848 students
- Donald S Ray S
Donald S Ray School
846 students
- Mae E Reynolds
Mae E Reynolds School
513 students
- Harry E Elden
Harry E Elden Elementary School
504 students
- This school 488
Van Buren Elementary School
488 students
What this shows Van Buren Elementary School reports 488 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,586
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Van Buren Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Baldwinsville Central School District reports $20,586 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles W Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theodore R Durgee Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donald S Ray School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mae E Reynolds School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry E Elden 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
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Buren Elementary School
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School has 488 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baldwinsville, NY. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Buren Elementary School?
27.4% of students at Van Buren Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Buren Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Van Buren Elementary School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Baldwinsville, NY.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Baldwinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Baldwinsville, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Baldwinsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwinsville Central School District?
Besides Van Buren Elementary School, Baldwinsville Central School District also operates Charles W Baker High School (1,240 students), Theodore R Durgee Junior High School (848 students), and Donald S Ray School (846 students). See the Baldwinsville Central School District district page for the complete list.