VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Van Buren Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified school district, located in Placentia, CA with about 700 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 25 teachers, Van Buren Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Van Buren Elementary at (714) 986-7100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Placentia, CA 92870-4024
(714) 986-7100
VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Placentia, CA with about 700 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
- Total Students:
- 700
- Teachers:
- 25
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 700 students
- White
- 38.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 32.9%
- Asian
- 19.7%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- Black or African American
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.