VAN BUREN ELEM.

VAN BUREN R-I
902 BROADWAY
VAN BUREN, MO 63965
245 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Van Buren Elementary, located at 902 Broadway in Van Buren, Missouri, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. Situated in the heart of the Ozarks, the school is part of the Van Buren R-I School District, which is known for fostering a close-knit environment where staff and families work collaboratively to support student growth. As a small-town institution, it focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills while nurturing the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students.

The school operates under the district’s commitment to preparing students for future success through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and community-integrated learning. By leveraging its resources and maintaining a focus on individual student needs, Van Buren Elementary aims to cultivate a positive school culture. Those interested in the school’s specific curriculum, extracurricular programs, or upcoming academic calendars can find additional information and contact details through their official district website.
245
Total Students
27.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    237 (96.7%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.2%)
  • Black
    2 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
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 R-I
Phone: (573)323-4266
Website: http://schoolweb.missouri.edu/vanburen.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 154
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* 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 22
Kindergarten 29
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 30
Grade 5 35
Grade 6 43
Gender Ratio