- Enrollment
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Van Buren Es held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 402277002304 · Oklahoma City, OK Other · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students)
Van Buren Es held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Van Buren Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Clas
Northwest Classen Hs
1,914 students
- U. S. Grant Hs
U. S. Grant Hs
1,680 students
- Capitol Hill H
Capitol Hill Hs
1,494 students
- Taft Ms
Taft Ms
1,096 students
- Classen Ms of
Classen Ms of Advanced Studies
916 students
- This school 320
Van Buren Es
320 students
What this shows Van Buren Es reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Buren Es compares
Van Buren Es held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,335
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Oklahoma City reports $13,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,680
- 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
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 (~320 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.