Van Buren Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
Should you attend Van Buren Elementary School or Central Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Van Buren Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Van Buren Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 549 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
514 students
549 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#162 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#114 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
89
82
Grade 1 Students
81
80
Grade 2 Students
90
87
Grade 3 Students
84
111
Grade 4 Students
96
89
Grade 5 Students
74
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
3%
8%
% White
81%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%