Is Van Buren Elementary a good school?

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

How many students attend Van Buren Elementary?

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

What is the racial makeup of Van Buren Elementary?

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

What schools do graduates of Van Buren Elementary attend?

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

Van Buren Elementary School in Van Buren MO

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Van Buren Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Buren Elementary 740^th 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 344^th 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
2006	59.64	377^th	1074	64.9%
2007	53.79	499^th	1080	53.8%
2008	29.43	900^th	1084	17.0%
2009	40.80	712^th	1053	32.4%
2010	62.38	374^th	1066	64.9%
2011	65.83	345^th	1088	68.3%
2012	47.59	638^th	1085	41.2%
2013	64.13	366^th	1108	67.0%
2014	56.44	471^st	1089	56.7%
2015	45.68	622^nd	1058	41.2%
2016	52.98	448^th	865	48.2%
2017	49.66	539^th	1032	47.8%
2018	73.09	247^th	1045	76.4%
2019	66.11	328^th	1052	68.8%
2021	41.47	549^th	901	39.1%
2022	27.84	668^th	908	26.4%
2023	19.49	740^th	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
2018	81.64	76^th	887	91.4%
2019	73.68	135^th	907	85.1%
2021	55.56	199^th	574	65.3%
2022	41.77	296^th	532	44.4%
2023	33.55	432^nd	611	29.3%

See the entire list of Best Missouri Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for White students at Van Buren Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	62.26	314^th	898	65.0%
2019	55.72	374^th	917	59.2%
2021	30.00	501^st	691	27.5%
2022	15.20	605^th	675	10.4%
2023	10.28	635^th	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.

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 328^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 740^th 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)	25.9	2.6	23.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Van Buren R-I)	25.9	2.6	23.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Elementary)	29.1	18.4	10.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren R-I)	29.1	18.4	10.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren Elementary)	55.9	29.2	26.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren R-I)	55.9	29.2	26.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren Elementary)	61.7	22.6	39.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren R-I)	61.7	22.6	39.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Van Buren Elementary)	46.8	29	17.8%
5th Grade Science (Van Buren R-I)	46.8	29	17.8%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Elementary)	61.7	19.3	42.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren R-I)	61.7	19.3	42.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren Elementary)	77.5	31.5	46%
6th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren R-I)	77.5	31.5	46%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	292	291	0.3%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	285	284	0.4%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.2%	69.8%	10.5%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)				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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Van Buren Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	902 Broadway	Van Buren	63965	Carter County	Van Buren R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 323-4266	291	26	11.4	69.8%	284 (97.6%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	19.5	740^th of 898 public elementary schools	17.6%		27.8	668^th of 908 public elementary schools	26.4%	72	2.6	29.2	22.6	31.5	29.0	18.4		19.3		$10,473	$3,544	$6,929
East Carter County R-II Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	24 S Herren Ave	Ellsinore	63937	Carter County	East Carter County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 322-5325	327	26	12.7	65.7%	311 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.6%)	86.2	94^th of 898 public elementary schools	89.5%		62.2	340^th of 908 public elementary schools	62.6%	246	71.7	68.5	50.0			54.8	68.5	58.7		$11,594	$1,735	$9,859
Ellington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 School St	Ellington	63638	Reynolds County	Southern Reynolds County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 663-2293	201	20	10.2	72.1%	191 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	86.8	87^th of 898 public elementary schools	90.3%					(n/a)		80.0				50.0	80.0			$10,429	$1,650	$8,779
Winona Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	8256 State Hwy 19	Winona	65588	Shannon County	Winona R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 325-8101	299	24	12.2	77.9%	291 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92.3	46^th of 898 public elementary schools	94.9%		76.5	184^th of 908 public elementary schools	79.7%	138			64.7	60.0	73.5			73.5	54.2	$9,320	$2,990	$6,330

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