Van Buren Elementary

1245 North Van Buren St.
Placentia, CA 92870

538 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Van Buren Elementary School, located in Placentia, California, is a public school serving students in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, the school typically focuses on building strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking, while providing various enrichment opportunities to engage a diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, Van Buren Elementary prides itself on its inclusive culture and active parent involvement. The school community works collaboratively to offer extracurricular programs and activities that help students develop leadership skills and personal responsibility. Situated in a residential area of Placentia, the campus serves as a central hub for families, maintaining a commitment to preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices.

538

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Buren Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	255
Black	5
Asian	75
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
255 (47.4%)
White
157 (29.2%)
Asian
75 (13.9%)
Two or More
45 (8.4%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Phone:	(714)986-7100
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Van Buren Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	72
Grade 6	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Van Buren Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	263	48.9%
Male	275	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)