Van Buren Elementary School

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Van Buren Elementary School ranks 399 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Van Buren Elementary School is a public elementary school in Nashville, Indiana, serving 245 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Brown County School Corporation. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, particularly in math, as well as its lower rates of chronic absenteeism compared to the district average.

Van Buren Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.51%) compared to nearby schools like Lillian Schmitt Elementary (51.38%) and CSA Fodrea Campus (57.14%). Its test scores, particularly in math, also outperform the Brown County School Corporation average, with 48.54% of Van Buren students proficient or better in ILEARN/Math compared to 39.3% district-wide. Additionally, Van Buren has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 16.5% versus the district average of 18.9%.

While Van Buren Elementary is a consistent performer, it faces competition from higher-ranking schools in the area, such as Helmsburg Elementary and Unionville Elementary, both of which have higher test scores and statewide rankings. Van Buren's per-student spending is in line with the surrounding schools, but its demographic makeup differs significantly from some of the more diverse nearby institutions.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4045 State Road 135 South
Nashville, IN 47448

(812) 988-6658

District: Brown County School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
399^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,773

Students who attend Van Buren Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Brown County Middle School
High:	Brown County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 236

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Van Buren Elementary School ranks better than 60.5% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Brown County School Corporation District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.09. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.9%), two or more races (4.7%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Brown County School Corporation District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary School is 14, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Brown County School Corporation District! (See more...)

Compare Van Buren Elementary School employs 16.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Van Buren Elementary School is $11,773. 1 elementary schools in the Brown County School Corporation District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Brown County School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Brown County School Corporation 134^th 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
2004	78.83	39^th	326	88.0%
2005	59.83	413^th	959	56.9%
2006	63.04	365^th	961	62.0%
2007	73.69	208^th	985	78.9%
2008	65.43	338^th	996	66.1%
2009	76.98	188^th	1003	81.3%
2010	67.66	337^th	1009	66.6%
2011	62.31	440^th	1025	57.1%
2012	56.75	510^th	1015	49.8%
2013	36.98	780^th	1035	24.6%
2014	60.48	467^th	1036	54.9%
2015	34.75	766^th	1040	26.3%
2016	69.57	307^th	1046	70.7%
2017	58.43	483^rd	1033	53.2%
2018	40.94	692^nd	1027	32.6%
2019	75.75	227^th	1031	78.0%
2021	65.51	346^th	1016	65.9%
2022	72.10	283^rd	1020	72.3%
2023	68.32	321^st	1016	68.4%
2024	61.09	399^th	1010	60.5%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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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	220	1	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	227
1989	241	0	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	247
1990	240	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	244
1991	246	0	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	253
1992	225	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	230
1993	245	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
1994	225	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
1995	256	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
1996	256	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
1997	258	4	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	267
1998	235	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	236
1999	234	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	235
2000	253	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
2001	272	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	275
2002	267	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2003	267	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2004	274	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
2005	307	4	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
2006	281	2	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
2007	277	0	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	10	294
2008	267	0	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	9	285
2009	235	0	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	6	251
2010	256	0	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	5	268
2011	233	0	1	4	3	0	4	0	245
2012	244	1	2	4	6	0	8	0	265
2013	239	2	2	6	5	0	7	0	261
2014	241	1	0	6	5	0	8	0	261
2015	225	3	2	8	3	0	9	0	250
2016	222	3	1	7	2	0	7	0	242
2017	203	2	0	5	0	0	9	0	219
2018	191	2	1	4	0	1	7	0	206
2019	202	1	1	3	0	1	4	0	212
2020	225	0	1	4	0	1	4	0	235
2021	204	0	1	4	0	0	3	0	212
2022	236	0	1	5	1	0	5	0	248
2023	234	0	1	3	0	0	7	0	245
2024	217	3	0	5	0	0	11	0	236

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	227	14.8	15.3	10.6
1989	247	14.2	17.3	9.7
1990	244	16.5	14.7	13.9
1991	253	15.1	16.7	10.7
1992	230	11.4	20.1	15.7
1993	248	13.7	18.1	16.1
1994	231	13.7	16.9	16
1995	259	13.8	18.8	17
1996	259	13.8	18.8	17
1997	267	14.8	18.0	16.5
1998	236	14.8	15.9	26.7
1999	235	15.7	15.0	31.5
2000	253	15.9	15.9	27.7
2001	275	15.8	17.4	30.2
2002	268	17.4	15.4	29.5
2003	268	17.4	15.4	29.5
2004	279	16.4	17.0	30.5
2005	315	16.4	19.2	25.7
2006	288	17.7	16.3	29.9
2007	294	n/a	n/a	33.5
2008	285	19.2	14.8	44.9
2009	251	17.9	14.0	41.6
2010	268	16.4	16.2	51
2011	245	16.2	15.0	54.3
2012	265	19.0	13.9	48.3
2013	261	19.0	13.7	59.4
2014	261	17.0	15.3	56.3
2015	250	18.0	13.8	56
2016	242	16.0	15.1	53.7
2017	219	16.1	13.5	51.1
2018	206	14.0	14.7	51
2019	212	15.0	14.1	52.4
2020	235	14.0	16.7	42.1
2021	212	18.0	11.7	38.2
2022	248	14.5	17.1	37.9
2023	245	16.3	15.0	42.9
2024	236	16.8	14.0	45.8

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	227	14.8	15.3	10.6
1989	247	14.2	17.3	9.7
1990	244	16.5	14.7	13.9
1991	253	15.1	16.7	10.7
1992	230	11.4	20.1	15.7
1993	248	13.7	18.1	16.1
1994	231	13.7	16.9	16
1995	259	13.8	18.8	17
1996	259	13.8	18.8	17
1997	267	14.8	18.0	16.5
1998	236	14.8	15.9	26.7
1999	235	15.7	15.0	31.5
2000	253	15.9	15.9	27.7
2001	275	15.8	17.4	30.2
2002	268	17.4	15.4	29.5
2003	268	17.4	15.4	29.5
2004	279	16.4	17.0	30.5
2005	315	16.4	19.2	25.7
2006	288	17.7	16.3	29.9
2007	294	n/a	n/a	33.5
2008	285	19.2	14.8	44.9
2009	251	17.9	14.0	41.6
2010	268	16.4	16.2	51
2011	245	16.2	15.0	54.3
2012	265	19.0	13.9	48.3
2013	261	19.0	13.7	59.4
2014	261	17.0	15.3	56.3
2015	250	18.0	13.8	56
2016	242	16.0	15.1	53.7
2017	219	16.1	13.5	51.1
2018	206	14.0	14.7	51
2019	212	15.0	14.1	52.4
2020	235	14.0	16.7	42.1
2021	212	18.0	11.7	38.2
2022	248	14.5	17.1	37.9
2023	245	16.3	15.0	42.9
2024	236	16.8	14.0	45.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Van Buren Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$817 (7.3%)	$10,364 (92.7%)	$11,181
2020	$531 (5.2%)	$9,600 (94.8%)	$10,131
2021	$1,166 (9.7%)	$10,893 (90.3%)	$12,058
2022	$1,543 (13.1%)	$10,230 (86.9%)	$11,773

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Van Buren Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 227^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 321^st of 1016 Elementary schools	9.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Elementary School)	67.6	41.5	26.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brown County School Corporation)	52.5	40.4	12.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Van Buren Elementary School)	62.2	53.7	8.5%
3rd Grade Math (Brown County School Corporation)	63.1	52.9	10.2%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Elementary School)	57.6	45	12.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brown County School Corporation)	62.1	45.5	16.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Van Buren Elementary School)	57.6	52.5	5.1%
4th Grade Math (Brown County School Corporation)	68.5	47.1	21.4%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Van Buren Elementary School)	69.7	42.5	27.2%
4th Grade Science (Brown County School Corporation)	71	40	31%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	212	245	15.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	202	234	15.8%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.4%	42.9%	9.5%

Schools Near Van Buren Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Van Buren Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4045 State Road 135 South	Nashville	47448	Brown County	Brown County School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 988-6658	236	17	14.0	45.8%	217 (91.9%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.7%)	61.1	399^th of 1010 public elementary schools	60.5%		68.3	321^st of 1016 public elementary schools	68.4%	78	25.9	39.5	60.5		43.7	33.3	65.8	42.1		48.5	44.7	$11,773	$1,543	$10,230
Mount Healthy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	12150 S Sr 58	Columbus	47201	Bartholomew County	Bartholomew Con School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 342-2463	406	24	17.1	50.5%	332 (81.8%)	7 (1.7%)	39 (9.6%)	13 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.4%)	25.4	765^th of 1010 public elementary schools	24.3%		26.3	766^th of 1016 public elementary schools	24.6%	1	27.1	19.3	33.3	27.4	26.8	29.2	24.6	24.6	17.7	23.7	22.8	$9,879	$624	$9,254
Sprunica Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3611 Sprunica Rd	Nineveh	46164	Johnson County	Brown County School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 988-6625	248	19	12.8	56.0%	236 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	57	446^th of 1010 public elementary schools	55.8%		58.7	439^th of 1016 public elementary schools	56.8%	7	46.7	55.0	37.8		46.7	53.3	50.0	24.3		43.4	32.4	$11,764	$1,287	$10,477
Helmsburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5378 N Helmsburg School Rd	Morgantown	46160	Morgan County	Brown County School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 988-6651	236	19	12.2	47.5%	218 (92.4%)	3 (1.3%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	85.2	126^th of 1010 public elementary schools	87.5%		59.1	433^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	57.4%	307	65.9	72.4	52.5		62.7	70.7	55.2	55.0		60.9	57.5	$12,252	$1,276	$10,976
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1320 W 200 S	Columbus	47201	Bartholomew County	Bartholomew Con School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 376-4423	893	48	18.6	19.4%	435 (48.7%)	26 (2.9%)	103 (11.5%)	293 (32.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.8%)	85.6	116^th of 1010 public elementary schools	88.5%		87.1	97^th of 1016 public elementary schools	90.5%	19	49.0	60.3	59.3	60.3	57.0	66.7	67.2	61.9	58.0	63.6	53.4	$10,192	$863	$9,328
CSA Lincoln Campus	Public	K-6	750 5th St	Columbus	47201	Bartholomew County	Bartholomew Con School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 376-4447	366	18	20.7	26.2%	288 (78.7%)	3 (0.8%)	33 (9.0%)	28 (7.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.3%)	95	28^th of 1010 public elementary schools	97.2%		90.8	63^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	93.8%	35	64.2	70.6	84.3	84.9	76.0	88.7	84.3	74.5	86.8	83.7	47.1	$9,727	$541	$9,186
Richard L Johnson Early Educ Center	Public	PK	1209 S Sycamore St	Columbus	47201	Bartholomew County	Bartholomew Con School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 376-4569	83	8	11.0	60.2%	51 (61.4%)	6 (7.2%)	16 (19.3%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.6%)								(n/a)												$15,570	$4,371	$11,198
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2675 California	Columbus	47201	Bartholomew County	Bartholomew Con School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 376-4307	689	39	17.8	72.0%	443 (64.3%)	33 (4.8%)	133 (19.3%)	6 (0.9%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (10.2%)	37.1	659^th of 1010 public elementary schools	34.8%		37.3	661^st of 1016 public elementary schools	34.9%	2	31.8	38.5	29.8	31.3	32.5	43.9	46.8	29.8	19.2	34.5	19.4	$10,309	$1,523	$8,786
CSA Fodrea Campus	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	2775 Illinois St	Columbus	47201	Bartholomew County	Bartholomew Con School Corp	No	Yes	No	No	(812) 376-4321	351	19	18.8	47.0%	183 (52.1%)	4 (1.1%)	46 (13.1%)	85 (24.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.1%)	38	651^st of 1010 public elementary schools	35.5%		31	721^st of 1016 public elementary schools	29.0%	70	31.0	35.6	23.9	42.1	32.8	47.6	26.7	34.8	29.0	34.5	22.2	$10,186	$834	$9,352
Unionville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8144 E Sr 45	Unionville	47468	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 332-0175	232	16	14.3	31.9%	216 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	94.1	39^th of 1010 public elementary schools	96.1%		94.4	32^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	96.9%	7	81.3	92.3	67.6	60.6	74.2	87.5	100.0	64.9	66.7	78.1	51.4	$10,817	$1,361	$9,456

Frequently Asked Questions about Van Buren Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Van Buren Elementary School?

Students at Van Buren Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Is Van Buren Elementary School a good school?

Van Buren Elementary School ranks 399^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 236 students attended Van Buren Elementary School.

What district is Van Buren Elementary School in?

Brown County School Corporation

What schools do graduates of Van Buren Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Brown County Middle School
High : Brown County High School

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