School Overview
Van Buren Elementary School is a public school located in the South Oklahoma City area, serving students within the Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) district. Situated on Southwest 40th Street, the school operates as part of a large urban district that prioritizes providing foundational education to a diverse student population. Like many schools in the OKCPS system, Van Buren is focused on supporting student growth through structured core curriculum, community engagement, and the integration of resources designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its learners.

As a neighborhood elementary school, Van Buren serves as a focal point for the surrounding community, offering a learning environment centered on early childhood development and essential elementary education. By leveraging the broader resources and policy framework of the Oklahoma City Public Schools district, the school works to prepare its students for middle school transition while fostering an inclusive environment for families in the 73119 zip code. For families seeking specific information regarding current academic performance, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular programs, the district’s official website at http://www.okcps.org serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and school-specific details.
320
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAN BUREN ES
Demographic Student Count
White14
Hispanic269
Black20
Two or More14
American Indian3
  • Hispanic
    269 (84.1%)
  • Black
    20 (6.2%)
  • White
    14 (4.4%)
  • Two or More
    14 (4.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.9%)
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: OKLAHOMA CITY
Phone: (405)587-2000
Website: http://www.okcps.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 44
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 58
Grade 2 58
Grade 3 61
Grade 4 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VAN BUREN ES
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten44
Kindergarten48
Grade 158
Grade 258
Grade 361
Grade 451
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VAN BUREN ES
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16752.2%
Male15347.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)