Serving 123 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Van Buren Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
67%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?
123 students attend Van Buren Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Van Buren Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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 Thompson School District R-2j.
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