Enrollment
320
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oklahoma City, OK
Van Buren Es
Federal NCES profile for Van Buren Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 402277002304
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Buren Es earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Oklahoma schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oklahoma schools.
- #23 of 77
- schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 320
- students enrolled
Van Buren Es has class sizes smaller than 85% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Es ranks #23 of 77 schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Oklahoma City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402277002304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Van Buren Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Van Buren Es
Van Buren Es is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, enrolling 320 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.3:1, Van Buren Es is leaner than roughly 85% of Oklahoma schools and 24% under the state's 16.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 320 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 34.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Oklahoma City's public schools, it stands alongside Epic Charter School Elementary (14,019 students): Van Buren Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 19.2:1).
Oklahoma City also operates Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students) and U. S. Grant Hs (1,680 students) alongside Van Buren Es.
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 Es compares
Van Buren Es on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$13,529
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 84.1%
African American 6.3%
White 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Van Buren Es is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oklahoma City, which includes Van Buren Es.
$13,529
Per student
+7%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 32.9%
Federal 34.2%
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 Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Classen Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| U. S. Grant Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Classen Ms of Advanced Studies | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Buren Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,680
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Oklahoma City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Epic Charter School Elementary
Standard public school
14,019 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
John W Rex Charter Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie View Es
Standard public school
788 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Hilldale Es
Standard public school
761 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Windsor Hills Es
Standard public school
720 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Es
Standard public school
700 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Van Buren Es
How many students attend Van Buren Es?
Van Buren Es has 320 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Es is 12.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Buren Es?
The largest demographic group at Van Buren Es is Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Buren Es?
Van Buren Es has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Es rank among schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Es ranks #23 of 77 schools in Oklahoma City, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oklahoma City on the city page.
Is Van Buren Es a good school?
Van Buren Es earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Oklahoma schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City?
Besides Van Buren Es, Oklahoma City also operates Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students), U. S. Grant Hs (1,680 students), and Capitol Hill Hs (1,494 students). See the Oklahoma City district page for the complete list.
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