School Overview
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.
356
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAN BUREN ES
Demographic Student Count
White17
Hispanic292
Black26
Asian1
Two or More11
American Indian8
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    292 (82.0 %)
  • Black
    26 (7.3 %)
  • White
    17 (4.8 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.1 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: OKLAHOMA CITY
Phone: (405)587-2000
Website: http://www.okcps.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 56
Kindergarten 54
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 61
Grade 3 71
Grade 4 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VAN BUREN ES
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten56
Kindergarten54
Grade 159
Grade 261
Grade 371
Grade 455
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VAN BUREN ES
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16446.1%
Male19253.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)