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Van Buren Elementary

Summary:

Van Buren Elementary is a public elementary school in Van Buren, Missouri, serving 291 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Van Buren R-I School District, which is ranked 344 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Van Buren Elementary stands out in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.59%) compared to nearby schools like Ellington Elementary, Winona Elementary, and East Carter County R-II Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, Van Buren Elementary's performance on MAP tests is significantly lower than state and surrounding school averages, with only 2.6% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 41.1%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (69.76%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges among the student population.

Over the years, Van Buren Elementary's statewide ranking has declined, from a high of 247 out of 1,045 Missouri elementary schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 740 out of 898 in 2022-2023, with a corresponding drop in its SchoolDigger star rating from 4 to 1. This trend, combined with the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and stark contrast to the higher-performing nearby schools, suggests that Van Buren Elementary may be facing systemic challenges that require targeted interventions and support to improve the educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 902 Broadway
       Van Buren, MO  63965-0550

(573) 323-4266

District: Van Buren R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
740th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,473 Help


Students who attend Van Buren Elementary usually attend:

High:    Van Buren High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  291

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.6%
Two or more races:
1.0%
African American:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Van Buren Elementary ranks worse than 82.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.49. (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 (97.6%), two or more races (1%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.8% 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 is 11.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Van Buren Elementary is $10,473.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Van Buren Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Buren Elementary 740th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Van Buren Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Van Buren R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Buren R-I 344th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Van Buren Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Van Buren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.64 377th 1074 64.9%
2007 53.79 499th 1080 53.8%
2008 29.43 900th 1084 17.0%
2009 40.80 712th 1053 32.4%
2010 62.38 374th 1066 64.9%
2011 65.83 345th 1088 68.3%
2012 47.59 638th 1085 41.2%
2013 64.13 366th 1108 67.0%
2014 56.44 471st 1089 56.7%
2015 45.68 622nd 1058 41.2%
2016 52.98 448th 865 48.2%
2017 49.66 539th 1032 47.8%
2018 73.09 247th 1045 76.4%
2019 66.11 328th 1052 68.8%
2021 41.47 549th 901 39.1%
2022 27.84 668th 908 26.4%
2023 19.49 740th 898 17.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Van Buren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.64 76th 887 91.4%
2019 73.68 135th 907 85.1%
2021 55.56 199th 574 65.3%
2022 41.77 296th 532 44.4%
2023 33.55 432nd 611 29.3%
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Rank History for White students at Van Buren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.26 314th 898 65.0%
2019 55.72 374th 917 59.2%
2021 30.00 501st 691 27.5%
2022 15.20 605th 675 10.4%
2023 10.28 635th 673 5.6%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Van Buren Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Van Buren Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 279 279
1992 292 2 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 298
1993 306 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1994 306 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1995 306 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1996 306 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1997 301 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1998 297 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1999 291 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2000 291 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2001 271 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2002 266 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 267
2003 266 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 267
2004 260 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2005 227 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 228
2006 238 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 242
2007 250 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 254
2008 248 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2009 244 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2010 234 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 237
2011 253 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 258
2012 259 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 263
2013 256 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 259
2014 282 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 282
2015 327 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 327
2016 306 3 0 3 2 0 2 0 316
2017 297 3 0 3 1 0 4 0 308
2018 268 2 0 1 2 0 1 0 274
2019 285 4 0 0 2 0 1 0 292
2020 273 2 0 1 1 0 3 0 280
2021 236 2 0 3 2 0 3 0 246
2022 287 2 0 3 0 0 4 0 296
2023 284 2 1 1 0 0 3 0 291

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 279 20.3 13.7 n/a
1992 298 21.8 13.6 89.3
1993 307 21.8 14.1 92.8
1994 307 23.5 13.1 94.8
1995 310 24.0 12.9 94.8
1996 310 24.0 12.9 94.8
1997 301 21.3 14.1 57.8
1998 297 22.7 13.1 59.3
1999 294 22.7 13.0 68
2000 291 23.7 12.3 61.5
2001 271 23.8 11.4 67.2
2002 267 24.7 10.8 69.3
2003 267 24.7 10.8 69.3
2004 260 24.3 10.7 79.6
2005 228 23.7 9.6 73.7
2006 242 23.7 10.2 65.3
2007 254 24.0 10.6 66.9
2008 252 24.3 10.4 54.4
2009 248 23.9 10.4 54.8
2010 237 24.0 9.8 58.6
2011 258 21.8 11.8 60.5
2012 263 21.6 12.1 59.7
2013 259 22.6 11.4 59.5
2014 282 21.9 12.8 59.6
2015 327 29.0 11.2 63
2016 316 26.0 12.1 59.5
2017 308 25.0 12.3 59.7
2018 274 24.3 11.2 60.2
2019 292 24.9 11.6 59.2
2020 280 25.2 11.0 66.1
2021 246 24.5 10.0 69.9
2022 296 24.6 11.9 62.2
2023 291 25.5 11.4 69.8

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 279 20.3 13.7 n/a
1992 298 21.8 13.6 89.3
1993 307 21.8 14.1 92.8
1994 307 23.5 13.1 94.8
1995 310 24.0 12.9 94.8
1996 310 24.0 12.9 94.8
1997 301 21.3 14.1 57.8
1998 297 22.7 13.1 59.3
1999 294 22.7 13.0 68
2000 291 23.7 12.3 61.5
2001 271 23.8 11.4 67.2
2002 267 24.7 10.8 69.3
2003 267 24.7 10.8 69.3
2004 260 24.3 10.7 79.6
2005 228 23.7 9.6 73.7
2006 242 23.7 10.2 65.3
2007 254 24.0 10.6 66.9
2008 252 24.3 10.4 54.4
2009 248 23.9 10.4 54.8
2010 237 24.0 9.8 58.6
2011 258 21.8 11.8 60.5
2012 263 21.6 12.1 59.7
2013 259 22.6 11.4 59.5
2014 282 21.9 12.8 59.6
2015 327 29.0 11.2 63
2016 316 26.0 12.1 59.5
2017 308 25.0 12.3 59.7
2018 274 24.3 11.2 60.2
2019 292 24.9 11.6 59.2
2020 280 25.2 11.0 66.1
2021 246 24.5 10.0 69.9
2022 296 24.6 11.9 62.2
2023 291 25.5 11.4 69.8

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,144 (10.4%) $9,883 (89.6%) $11,027
2020 $1,139 (10.7%) $9,457 (89.3%) $10,596
2021 $3,721 (37.9%) $6,101 (62.1%) $9,822
2022 $3,544 (33.8%) $6,929 (66.2%) $10,473

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Van Buren Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 328th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 740th of 898 Elementary schools
 51.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Van Buren Elementary)25.92.6
 23.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Van Buren R-I)25.92.6
 23.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Elementary)29.118.4
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren R-I)29.118.4
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren Elementary)55.929.2
 26.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren R-I)55.929.2
 26.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren Elementary)61.722.6
 39.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren R-I)61.722.6
 39.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Van Buren Elementary)46.829
 17.8%
   5th Grade Science (Van Buren R-I)46.829
 17.8%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Elementary)61.719.3
 42.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren R-I)61.719.3
 42.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren Elementary)77.531.5
 46%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren R-I)77.531.5
 46%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students292291
 0.3%
African American42
 50%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White285284
 0.4%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.2%69.8%
 10.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Van Buren Elementary

Students at Van Buren Elementary are 98% White, 1% Two or more races.

Van Buren Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.6% of Missouri elementary schools.

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

High : Van Buren High

In the 2022-23 school year, 291 students attended Van Buren Elementary.


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