Van Buren Elementary

Summary:

Van Buren Elementary is a public elementary school in Janesville, Wisconsin, serving 401 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Janesville School District. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 160 out of 1,025 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 787 out of 1,076 schools in 2014-2015. In the most recent school year, Van Buren ranked 359 out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools and received a 3-star rating.

Van Buren Elementary has demonstrated strong performance in Mathematics, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students outperforming the district and state averages. However, the school's English Language Arts performance has been more mixed, with 3rd and 5th-grade students underperforming the district and state. The school's Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students have performed exceptionally well, ranking 40th and 5th out of Wisconsin elementary schools, respectively, in 2021-2022. In contrast, the school's White and Multi-racial student populations have performed less favorably. Additionally, Van Buren has seen a concerning increase in its chronic absenteeism rate, rising from 7.1% in 2018-2019 to 17.8% in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools in the Janesville School District, Van Buren's performance is mixed. While it outperforms some schools, such as Madison Elementary and Lincoln Elementary, in certain subject areas, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Harrison Elementary, Monroe Elementary, and Roosevelt Elementary, which consistently rank in the top 200-300 Wisconsin elementary schools and receive 4-5 star ratings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1515 Lapham St
       Janesville, WI  53546-5500


(608) 743-7100

District: Janesville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
359th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,785 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  401

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.8%
Hispanic:
9.7%
Two or more races:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.4% Help


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Compare Details Van Buren Elementary ranks better than 66.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 5th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Janesville School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.72. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Van Buren Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Janesville School District. Racial makeup is: White (77.8%), Hispanic (9.7%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary is 14.2. 10 elementary schools in the Janesville School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Van Buren Elementary is $10,785, which is the lowest among 12 elementary schools in the Janesville School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Van Buren Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Buren Elementary 359th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Van Buren Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Janesville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Janesville School District 260th of 428 Wisconsin 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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.66 229th 633 63.8%
2006 52.84 435th 712 38.9%
2007 62.71 316th 689 54.1%
2008 71.60 255th 1021 75.0%
2009 69.21 290th 1030 71.8%
2010 64.52 391st 1045 62.6%
2011 53.28 609th 1046 41.8%
2012 62.49 429th 1045 58.9%
2013 58.31 460th 1053 56.3%
2014 61.49 417th 1061 60.7%
2015 38.69 787th 1076 26.9%
2016 45.39 650th 1075 39.5%
2017 77.02 186th 1071 82.6%
2018 78.36 160th 1025 84.4%
2019 49.79 588th 1037 43.3%
2021 52.20 550th 1050 47.6%
2022 56.30 499th 1067 53.2%
2023 62.28 423rd 1067 60.4%
2024 67.72 359th 1061 66.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Van Buren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.64 33rd 76 56.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Van Buren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.69 5th 248 98.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Van Buren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.21 313th 742 57.8%
2021 42.09 426th 746 42.9%
2022 60.61 221st 748 70.5%
2023 59.97 251st 770 67.4%
2024 58.16 278th 790 64.8%
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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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.13 90th 854 89.5%
2019 47.35 457th 874 47.7%
2021 47.13 450th 847 46.9%
2022 45.71 487th 859 43.3%
2023 59.65 302nd 871 65.3%
2024 71.82 163rd 866 81.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Van Buren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.60 288th 997 71.1%
2019 43.43 639th 1002 36.2%
2021 59.27 422nd 1004 58.0%
2022 52.61 525th 1017 48.4%
2023 64.24 361st 1010 64.3%
2024 68.63 308th 1011 69.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Van Buren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.69 83rd 997 91.7%
2019 56.47 454th 1002 54.7%
2021 44.43 626th 1003 37.6%
2022 59.91 400th 1017 60.7%
2023 59.07 439th 1011 56.6%
2024 63.80 383rd 1012 62.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Van Buren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.58 30th 271 88.9%
2021 56.05 92nd 274 66.4%
2022 80.77 40th 296 86.5%
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Rank History for White students at Van Buren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.38 130th 686 81.0%
2019 34.24 528th 718 26.5%
2021 43.54 419th 699 40.1%
2022 39.91 453rd 704 35.7%
2023 46.87 413th 715 42.2%
2024 48.22 405th 727 44.3%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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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
1988 395 3 2 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 405
1989 361 4 2 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 368
1990 378 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1991 368 5 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 379
1992 391 6 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1993 420 6 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 436
1994 435 6 15 4 1 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 439 10 10 7 3 n/a n/a 0 469
1996 439 10 10 7 3 n/a n/a 0 469
1997 428 14 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 459
1998 447 7 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1999 467 9 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2000 463 6 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2001 428 8 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2002 385 14 6 9 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2003 385 14 6 9 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2004 362 11 8 12 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2005 336 15 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2006 336 9 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2007 343 7 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 367
2008 328 5 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2009 337 12 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 363
2010 324 15 7 11 2 n/a n/a 0 359
2011 281 10 5 22 1 2 16 0 337
2012 277 10 9 18 1 2 19 0 336
2013 296 9 11 24 2 2 19 0 363
2014 276 9 9 29 3 2 22 0 350
2015 277 10 10 33 2 2 31 0 365
2016 295 8 6 27 1 1 28 0 366
2017 297 5 6 30 1 0 24 0 363
2018 311 7 7 34 1 0 26 0 386
2019 306 7 9 31 0 0 30 0 383
2020 319 4 8 29 0 0 31 0 391
2021 329 4 7 32 0 0 30 0 402
2022 300 5 6 34 1 0 34 0 380
2023 312 9 3 39 1 0 37 0 401

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
1988 405 22.0 18.4 12.1
1989 368 20.0 18.4 7.9
1990 383 21.0 18.2 8.1
1991 379 20.5 18.4 10.8
1992 405 20.0 20.2 10.4
1993 436 24.1 18.1 11.7
1994 461 24.5 18.8 11.9
1995 469 25.3 18.5 11.1
1996 469 25.3 18.5 11.1
1997 459 25.5 18.0 10.9
1998 467 24.5 19.1 10.9
1999 485 27.0 18.0 15.9
2000 478 26.0 18.4 17.6
2001 442 27.5 16.1 19.2
2002 415 25.8 16.1 13.7
2003 415 25.8 16.1 13.7
2004 394 25.2 15.6 19.8
2005 368 24.9 14.8 n/a
2006 360 24.0 15.0 n/a
2007 367 24.0 15.3 19.6
2008 351 23.5 14.9 25.4
2009 363 24.2 15.0 27.3
2010 359 24.6 14.5 40.4
2011 337 24.1 13.9 44.2
2012 336 23.1 14.4 42.9
2013 363 22.0 16.4 44.9
2014 350 25.1 13.9 49.4
2015 365 n/a n/a 52.6
2016 366 26.0 14.0 49.5
2017 363 27.6 13.1 41.3
2018 386 29.0 13.2 40.7
2019 383 28.1 13.6 46.5
2020 391 29.2 13.3 43
2021 402 27.5 14.6 51
2022 380 31.4 12.1 45
2023 401 28.1 14.2 48.4

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 405 22.0 18.4 12.1
1989 368 20.0 18.4 7.9
1990 383 21.0 18.2 8.1
1991 379 20.5 18.4 10.8
1992 405 20.0 20.2 10.4
1993 436 24.1 18.1 11.7
1994 461 24.5 18.8 11.9
1995 469 25.3 18.5 11.1
1996 469 25.3 18.5 11.1
1997 459 25.5 18.0 10.9
1998 467 24.5 19.1 10.9
1999 485 27.0 18.0 15.9
2000 478 26.0 18.4 17.6
2001 442 27.5 16.1 19.2
2002 415 25.8 16.1 13.7
2003 415 25.8 16.1 13.7
2004 394 25.2 15.6 19.8
2005 368 24.9 14.8 n/a
2006 360 24.0 15.0 n/a
2007 367 24.0 15.3 19.6
2008 351 23.5 14.9 25.4
2009 363 24.2 15.0 27.3
2010 359 24.6 14.5 40.4
2011 337 24.1 13.9 44.2
2012 336 23.1 14.4 42.9
2013 363 22.0 16.4 44.9
2014 350 25.1 13.9 49.4
2015 365 n/a n/a 52.6
2016 366 26.0 14.0 49.5
2017 363 27.6 13.1 41.3
2018 386 29.0 13.2 40.7
2019 383 28.1 13.6 46.5
2020 391 29.2 13.3 43
2021 402 27.5 14.6 51
2022 380 31.4 12.1 45
2023 401 28.1 14.2 48.4

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $323 (3.0%) $10,587 (97.0%) $10,910
2020 $284 (2.7%) $10,418 (97.3%) $10,702
2021 $323 (3.0%) $10,462 (97.0%) $10,785

Data source: Wisconsin 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 588th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 423rd of 1067 Elementary schools
 17.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Elementary)34.925.4
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Janesville School District)39.838
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Van Buren Elementary)49.259.3
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Janesville School District)51.552.8
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Elementary)52.354
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Janesville School District)46.649.1
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren Elementary)38.558.7
 20.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Janesville School District)3948.4
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Van Buren Elementary)56.974.6
 17.7%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Janesville School District)58.163.4
 5.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Van Buren Elementary)66.271.4
 5.3%
   4th Grade Science (Janesville School District)55.658
 2.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Elementary)34.343.3
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Janesville School District)37.239.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren Elementary)40.333.3
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Janesville School District)44.742.1
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students383401
 4.7%
African American79
 28.6%
American Indian01
Asian93
 66.7%
Hispanic3139
 25.8%
Pacific Islander00
White306312
 2%
Two or More Races3037
 23.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.5%48.4%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Van Buren Elementary

Students at Van Buren Elementary are 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 401 students attended Van Buren Elementary.

Van Buren Elementary ranks 359th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Edison Middle
High : Parker High
High : Rock River Charter School


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