VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3115 MARBLE FRONT ROAD
CALDWELL, ID 83605

561 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Van Buren Elementary School is a public school located in Caldwell, Idaho, serving students within the Caldwell School District. Situated on Marble Front Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. Like many schools in the region, Van Buren aims to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, social development, and preparation for middle school.

As part of the Caldwell community, the school works to integrate family involvement and community resources to enhance the student experience. While specific programs can evolve, the school generally focuses on meeting state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. For parents or community members interested in specific curriculum details, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment procedures, the school office typically serves as the primary point of contact for current policies and performance data.

561

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	340
Black	5
Two or More	16
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
340 (60.6 %)
White
194 (34.6 %)
Two or More
16 (2.9 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	CALDWELL DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)455-3326
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 95

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 101