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Van Buren Elementary School

225 S Shaw St
Plainfield, IN 46168
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 532 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10% in IN
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Van Buren Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Van Buren Elementary School's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
532 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Van Buren Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Buren Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#142 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Van Buren Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Van Buren Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Van Buren Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Van Buren Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Van Buren Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Van Buren Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
84%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Van Buren Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Van Buren Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Van Buren Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Van Buren Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Van Buren Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Van Buren Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Buren Elementary School's ranking?
Van Buren Elementary School is ranked #142 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Van Buren Elementary School often compared to?
Van Buren Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Clarks Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?
532 students attend Van Buren Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Van Buren Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Van Buren Elementary School offer ?
Van Buren Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Van Buren Elementary School part of?
Van Buren Elementary School is part of Plainfield Community School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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