Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center

Van Buren County Comm School District
14574 Jefferson St.
Douds, IA 52551
309 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Van Buren Elementary School, located at 14574 Jefferson St. in Douds, Iowa, serves as a key educational facility within the Van Buren County Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students in the local rural community. By focusing on fundamental academic skills and social development, the school aims to prepare its students for future success as they transition through their formative years.

As part of the broader Van Buren County Community School District, the elementary school benefits from a unified mission to provide high-quality education across the region. The school emphasizes community involvement and maintains close ties with the surrounding area to ensure that students receive a well-rounded experience. For more information regarding school calendars, district policies, and specific academic programs, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.van-burencsd.org](http://www.van-burencsd.org).
309
Total Students
26.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    296 (95.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.6 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Van Buren County Comm School District
Phone: (641)936-4321
Website: http://www.vbcwarriors.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 128
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 40
Kindergarten 35
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 32
Grade 4 53
Grade 5 47
Grade 6 38
Gender Ratio