VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Van Buren Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Janesville School District school district, located in Janesville, WI with about 386 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 29 teachers, Van Buren Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Janesville, Wisconsin, serving students within the School District of Janesville. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it provides a comprehensive elementary education curriculum designed to foster academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility in a supportive learning environment.
The school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success by emphasizing core subjects while offering resources that cater to the diverse needs of its student body. By leveraging community involvement and a dedicated teaching staff, Van Buren strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where families and educators work together to cultivate a positive and engaging educational experience for all learners.
For more information, contact Van Buren Elementary at (608) 743-7100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Janesville, WI 53546-5500
(608) 743-7100
VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Janesville, WI with about 386 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Janesville School District
- Total Students:
- 386
- Teachers:
- 29.05
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 386 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 80.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.