Van Buren Elementary

jurupausd.org/schools/vanburenelementary/

493 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Van Buren Elementary School, located in Jurupa Valley, California, is a public school serving students within the Jurupa Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that prioritizes foundational learning, character development, and student success. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social-emotional growth, Van Buren aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond, ensuring that every child has the tools necessary to reach their full potential.

Beyond academics, the school actively promotes a strong sense of community by encouraging collaboration between students, educators, and families. With a focus on inclusive practices and consistent communication, Van Buren Elementary strives to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere where students feel valued and motivated. Through various programs and school-wide initiatives, the institution works to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped with both the knowledge and the interpersonal skills needed to thrive in their future educational endeavors.

493

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Buren Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	441
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	3

Hispanic
441 (89.5 %)
White
26 (5.3 %)
Two or More
17 (3.4 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
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:	Jurupa Unified
Phone:	(951)360-2865
Website:	http://jurupausd.org/schools/vanburenelementary/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	358
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 77

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 69