Van Buren Elementary School

Summary:

Van Buren Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Brazil, Indiana, serving 246 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Clay Community Schools district, which is ranked 70 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Van Buren Elementary School stands out for its strong performance on ILEARN tests, particularly in math, where 60% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, outpacing the district (51.21%) and state (52.4%) averages. The school also excelled in 5th-grade social studies. However, Van Buren has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (14.0% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Staunton Elementary and East Side Elementary, which are higher-performing. Additionally, the school serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 65.45% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

While Van Buren Elementary School has shown strengths in certain academic areas, its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating have declined in recent years, from a high of 131 out of 1,033 Indiana elementary schools and a 4-star rating in 2016-2017 to a ranking of 223 out of 1,010 and a 4-star rating in 2023-2024. By addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and leveraging the practices of higher-performing nearby schools, Van Buren can work to improve its overall performance and provide a high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2075 E Cr 1200 N
       Brazil, IN  47834


(812) 448-1362

District: Clay Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
223rd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,202 Help


Students who attend Van Buren Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Clay Middle School
High:    Clay City Junior-Senior High School
    Northview High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  246

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Hispanic:
2.8%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Van Buren Elementary School ranks better than 77.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Clay Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.01. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary School is 13.6, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Clay Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Van Buren Elementary School employs 17.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Van Buren Elementary School is $11,202, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Clay Community Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Van Buren Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clay Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay Community Schools 79th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Van Buren Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 37.69 691st 959 27.9%
2006 36.32 701st 961 27.1%
2007 41.61 680th 985 31.0%
2008 34.33 768th 996 22.9%
2009 59.15 466th 1003 53.5%
2010 49.09 612th 1009 39.3%
2011 64.05 404th 1025 60.6%
2012 66.82 341st 1015 66.4%
2013 63.33 424th 1035 59.0%
2014 70.01 306th 1036 70.5%
2015 62.15 423rd 1040 59.3%
2016 71.52 277th 1046 73.5%
2017 82.64 131st 1033 87.3%
2018 75.05 229th 1027 77.7%
2019 69.14 311th 1031 69.8%
2021 54.74 482nd 1016 52.6%
2022 57.33 456th 1020 55.3%
2023 71.71 281st 1016 72.3%
2024 76.01 223rd 1010 77.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Van Buren Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 337 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1989 329 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1990 336 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1991 339 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1992 347 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1993 355 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1994 332 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1995 313 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1996 313 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1997 327 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 333
1998 332 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1999 272 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2000 272 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 276
2001 254 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2002 236 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2003 236 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2004 230 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 232
2005 212 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2006 222 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2007 226 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 230
2008 232 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 2 238
2009 221 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 2 226
2010 230 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 2 237
2011 229 0 1 4 1 0 4 0 239
2012 219 0 1 3 0 0 3 0 226
2013 239 2 1 3 0 0 4 0 249
2014 238 0 1 3 1 0 6 0 249
2015 245 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 251
2016 235 1 0 3 0 1 5 0 245
2017 230 1 0 2 0 0 11 0 244
2018 243 0 0 3 0 0 7 0 253
2019 242 1 0 6 1 0 9 0 259
2020 253 1 0 4 1 0 7 0 266
2021 211 1 0 1 1 0 8 0 222
2022 221 0 0 4 0 1 6 0 232
2023 233 0 0 7 0 2 4 0 246

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Van Buren Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 338 17.8 18.9 16.9
1989 329 17.8 18.4 4.9
1990 336 18.1 18.5 11.6
1991 339 18.3 18.5 18
1992 348 15.6 22.3 17.8
1993 355 15.5 22.9 16.3
1994 332 15.7 21.1 43.1
1995 313 15.7 19.9 17.9
1996 313 15.7 19.9 17.9
1997 333 15.1 22.1 19.3
1998 332 15.3 21.7 18.7
1999 275 13.4 20.5 35.6
2000 276 14.4 19.2 31.5
2001 254 13.9 18.3 21.3
2002 239 14.2 16.8 35.1
2003 239 14.2 16.8 35.1
2004 232 13.8 16.8 39.7
2005 216 12.9 16.7 39.8
2006 223 12.9 17.3 43.5
2007 230 n/a n/a 45.9
2008 238 14.4 16.5 55.5
2009 226 14.7 15.4 58.9
2010 237 14.3 16.4 58.7
2011 239 12.9 18.3 59.8
2012 226 15.7 14.3 62.8
2013 249 16.7 14.9 65.5
2014 249 15.7 15.8 64.7
2015 251 17.0 14.7 64.9
2016 245 18.0 13.6 65.7
2017 244 16.7 14.6 61.1
2018 253 17.2 14.6 60.5
2019 259 18.7 13.8 61.8
2020 266 19.7 13.5 64.3
2021 222 18.8 11.7 69.4
2022 232 18.9 12.2 60.3
2023 246 17.9 13.6 65.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Van Buren Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 338 17.8 18.9 16.9
1989 329 17.8 18.4 4.9
1990 336 18.1 18.5 11.6
1991 339 18.3 18.5 18
1992 348 15.6 22.3 17.8
1993 355 15.5 22.9 16.3
1994 332 15.7 21.1 43.1
1995 313 15.7 19.9 17.9
1996 313 15.7 19.9 17.9
1997 333 15.1 22.1 19.3
1998 332 15.3 21.7 18.7
1999 275 13.4 20.5 35.6
2000 276 14.4 19.2 31.5
2001 254 13.9 18.3 21.3
2002 239 14.2 16.8 35.1
2003 239 14.2 16.8 35.1
2004 232 13.8 16.8 39.7
2005 216 12.9 16.7 39.8
2006 223 12.9 17.3 43.5
2007 230 n/a n/a 45.9
2008 238 14.4 16.5 55.5
2009 226 14.7 15.4 58.9
2010 237 14.3 16.4 58.7
2011 239 12.9 18.3 59.8
2012 226 15.7 14.3 62.8
2013 249 16.7 14.9 65.5
2014 249 15.7 15.8 64.7
2015 251 17.0 14.7 64.9
2016 245 18.0 13.6 65.7
2017 244 16.7 14.6 61.1
2018 253 17.2 14.6 60.5
2019 259 18.7 13.8 61.8
2020 266 19.7 13.5 64.3
2021 222 18.8 11.7 69.4
2022 232 18.9 12.2 60.3
2023 246 17.9 13.6 65.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Van Buren Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $499 (6.2%) $7,602 (93.8%) $8,101
2020 $666 (8.2%) $7,497 (91.9%) $8,162
2021 $1,218 (11.8%) $9,070 (88.2%) $10,288
2022 $1,669 (14.9%) $9,533 (85.1%) $11,202

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Van Buren Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 311th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 281st of 1016 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Elementary School)64.337.5
 26.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clay Community Schools)49.349.3
 0%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Van Buren Elementary School)69.866.7
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Clay Community Schools)71.166.6
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Elementary School)42.541.7
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Community Schools)4851.6
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Van Buren Elementary School)57.555.6
 1.9%
   4th Grade Math (Clay Community Schools)67.565.9
 1.7%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Van Buren Elementary School)47.547.2
 0.3%
   4th Grade Science (Clay Community Schools)52.350.5
 1.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Elementary School)62.240.9
 21.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Community Schools)53.751.6
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Van Buren Elementary School)51.468.2
 16.8%
   5th Grade Math (Clay Community Schools)57.760.5
 2.8%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Van Buren Elementary School)62.259.1
 3.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Clay Community Schools)59.154.6
 4.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students259246
 5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic67
 16.7%
Pacific Islander02
White242233
 3.7%
Two or More Races94
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.8%65.4%
 3.7%


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Students who attend Van Buren Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Clay Middle School
High : Clay City Junior-Senior High School
High : Northview High School

Van Buren Elementary School ranks 223rd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Van Buren Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 246 students attended Van Buren Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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