VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.bville.org

503 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Van Buren Elementary School is a public school located in Baldwinsville, New York, serving students in the Baldwinsville Central School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong foundational skills for its young learners. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, staff, and the local community, the school works to ensure that students feel welcomed and prepared to succeed in their educational journey.

As part of the broader Baldwinsville school system, Van Buren Elementary benefits from the district’s focus on high educational standards and diverse programming. The school’s curriculum is designed to encourage curiosity and critical thinking, while extracurricular opportunities and school events help build a sense of spirit and belonging among students. Those interested in more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives can visit their official website at [www.bville.org](http://www.bville.org).

503

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	445
Hispanic	13
Black	6
Asian	7
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

White
445 (88.5 %)
Two or More
30 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
13 (2.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.4 %)
Black
6 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	BALDWINSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)638-6121
Website:	http://www.bville.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 65

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 92