Enrollment
468
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Van Buren, OH
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 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391000102899
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Buren Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Van Buren · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Buren Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Van Buren, OH.
School address
District: Van Buren Local · Ohio
NCES ID 391000102899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Van Buren Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Van Buren Elementary School
Van Buren Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Van Buren, Ohio, enrolling 468 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.9% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Ohio average.
With 468 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 534 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Van Buren Local also operates Van Buren High School (347 students) and Van Buren Middle School (237 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 62% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Ohio - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,027
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Van Buren Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Van Buren Local, which includes Van Buren Elementary School.
$14,027
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.4%
State 17.1%
Federal 8.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~468 students)
Next steps
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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 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Van Buren, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% 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?
11.9% of students at Van Buren Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Buren Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Van Buren Elementary School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Van Buren, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 Van Buren?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Van Buren, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Van Buren on the city page.
Is Van Buren Elementary School a good school?
Van Buren Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio 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 Van Buren Local?
Besides Van Buren Elementary School, Van Buren Local also operates Van Buren High School (347 students) and Van Buren Middle School (237 students). See the Van Buren Local district page for the complete list.
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