Van Buren Elementary School

www.cr.k12.ia.us

365 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Van Buren Elementary School is a public school located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving as part of the Cedar Rapids Community School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential. With a focus on foundational academics and personal development, the school strives to prepare its students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills.

In addition to its academic programs, Van Buren Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a sense of community among students, staff, and families. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and safe, promoting character development and social-emotional growth alongside traditional classroom instruction. By engaging parents and the local community, Van Buren aims to create a collaborative atmosphere that supports the diverse needs of its student population and encourages lifelong learning.

365

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Buren Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	93
Black	130
Asian	10
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
130 (35.6 %)
White
101 (27.7 %)
Hispanic
93 (25.5 %)
Two or More
27 (7.4 %)
Asian
10 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Phone:	(319)558-2377
Website:	http://www.cr.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	331
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 73

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Van Buren Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Van Buren Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	51.2%
Male	178	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)