Van Buren Public Schools

District Overview
Van Buren Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district anchored at 555 W. Columbia Ave in Belleville, Michigan. Situated in a vibrant suburban setting within the greater Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area, the district oversees eight operational school facilities that provide a seamless educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, along with specialized ungraded educational programming. As a dedicated pillar of the local community, the district focuses on delivering comprehensive academic opportunities, social-emotional development, and college-and-career preparation across its campuses.

Drawing from the 2024–2025 national public education dataset, Van Buren Public Schools serves a student body of 4,273 learners, reflecting a rich multicultural demographic composed largely of Black, White, multiracial, and Hispanic students. To support this student population, the district maintains a workforce of over 1,145 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes approximately 491 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 25 instructional aides, and more than 629 support staff personnel, ensuring that students receive individualized instruction, classroom assistance, and comprehensive support services throughout their educational journey.
8
Total Schools
4,273
Total Students
491.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Buren Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White1,817
Hispanic246
Black1,871
Asian34
Two or More288
American Indian12
Pacific Islander5
  • Black
    1,871 (43.8%)
  • White
    1,817 (42.5%)
  • Two or More
    288 (6.7%)
  • Hispanic
    246 (5.8%)
  • Asian
    34 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    12 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Van Buren Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle2
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:4,273*
Teachers (FTE):491.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.7
Schools in Van Buren Public Schools
Found 8 Schools