VAN BUREN EL

VAN BUREN EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD school district, located in GROVES, TX with about 341 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 24 teachers, VAN BUREN EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Groves, Texas, and is part of the Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (PNGISD). Serving students in the early elementary grades, the school is situated in a residential area of the Gulf Coast region. It is recognized for being an integral part of the close-knit Groves community, which prides itself on the "Indian Spirit"—a long-standing tradition of academic focus and strong extracurricular involvement typical of the PNGISD culture.

As a foundational school within the district, VAN BUREN ELementary emphasizes core curriculum development, literacy, and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the area, it operates with a focus on preparing students for the transition to intermediate and middle school levels within the district. The school maintains a stable, traditional educational environment, often characterized by active parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, staff, and the local community to support student success.

For more information, contact VAN BUREN EL at (409) 962-6511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.