Van Buren Elementary

www.janesville.k12.wi.us/van

408 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Van Buren Elementary School is a public school located in Janesville, Wisconsin, serving students within the School District of Janesville. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it provides a comprehensive elementary education curriculum designed to foster academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility in a supportive learning environment.

The school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success by emphasizing core subjects while offering resources that cater to the diverse needs of its student body. By leveraging community involvement and a dedicated teaching staff, Van Buren strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where families and educators work together to cultivate a positive and engaging educational experience for all learners.

408

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Buren Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	41
Black	18
Asian	4
Two or More	37
American Indian	2

White
306 (75.0%)
Hispanic
41 (10.0%)
Two or More
37 (9.1%)
Black
18 (4.4%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Janesville School District
Phone:	(608)743-7100
Website:	http://www.janesville.k12.wi.us/van
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 71