VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VAN BUREN ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OKLAHOMA CITY school district, located in Oklahoma City, OK with about 355 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 21 teachers, VAN BUREN ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 a public school located in the South Oklahoma City area, serving students within the Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) district. Situated on Southwest 40th Street, the school operates as part of a large urban district that prioritizes providing foundational education to a diverse student population. Like many schools in the OKCPS system, Van Buren is focused on supporting student growth through structured core curriculum, community engagement, and the integration of resources designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its learners.

As a neighborhood elementary school, Van Buren serves as a focal point for the surrounding community, offering a learning environment centered on early childhood development and essential elementary education. By leveraging the broader resources and policy framework of the Oklahoma City Public Schools district, the school works to prepare its students for middle school transition while fostering an inclusive environment for families in the 73119 zip code. For families seeking specific information regarding current academic performance, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular programs, the district’s official website at http://www.okcps.org serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and school-specific details.

For more information, contact VAN BUREN ES at (405) 587-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.