VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Van Buren Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Brown County School Corporation school district, located in Nashville, IN with about 206 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Van Buren Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 is located in Nashville, Indiana, and serves as a key educational institution within the Brown County School Corporation. Situated in a rural, scenic area of the state, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive and personalized learning environment for its students. As a public elementary school, it focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and fostering a sense of belonging for children in the surrounding neighborhoods.
The school is known for its commitment to student growth and its connection to the unique culture of Brown County. By leveraging its smaller school setting, Van Buren Elementary aims to provide individualized attention, helping students build strong relationships with both their peers and educators. It serves as a hub for community activity, balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on student well-being and local engagement.
For more information, contact Van Buren Elementary School at (812) 988-6658 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nashville, IN 47448-9608
(812) 988-6658
VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Nashville, IN with about 206 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Brown County School Corporation
- Total Students:
- 206
- Teachers:
- 14
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 206 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 92.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 53.4%
- Male
- 46.6%
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.