VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Van Buren Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 88/MSAD 24 school district, located in Van Buren, ME with about 195 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 17 teachers, Van Buren Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 at 169 Main Street in Van Buren, Maine, serving the educational needs of the local community. Situated in the northernmost reaches of Aroostook County, the school operates as part of the regional educational system, focusing on providing a foundational learning environment for students in their early academic years.

As a small-town institution, the school emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere where students benefit from individualized attention. The curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, fostering essential literacy, numeracy, and social development skills. By integrating local values with academic rigor, Van Buren Elementary serves as a central hub for the town's youth, preparing them for their eventual transition to middle and high school levels.

For more information, contact Van Buren Elementary School at (207) 868-5274 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.