Van Buren Elementary School

514 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Van Buren Elementary School, located at 225 S Shaw St in Plainfield, Indiana, is a public school serving students in the Plainfield Community School Corporation. As part of a district known for its strong focus on academic excellence and community involvement, Van Buren provides a supportive learning environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development for its primary-aged students. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, encouraging students to engage in collaborative learning and critical thinking within a nurturing campus setting.

Beyond the classroom, Van Buren Elementary is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Plainfield community. The school benefits from active parent participation and partnerships that enhance the educational experience, helping to create a welcoming atmosphere for families. By focusing on modern instructional practices and maintaining high standards for student achievement, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond, upholding the district's commitment to excellence in public education.

514

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Buren Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	415
Hispanic	47
Black	13
Asian	6
Two or More	33

White
415 (80.7%)
Hispanic
47 (9.1%)
Two or More
33 (6.4%)
Black
13 (2.5%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)

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:	No
District:	Plainfield Community School Corp
Phone:	(317)839-2575
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	514
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 89

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 74