Van Buren Elementary

Public K-6

 1245 N. Van Buren St.
       Placentia, CA  92870-4024


(714) 986-7100

District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1052nd of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,949 Help


Students who attend Van Buren Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kraemer Middle
High:    Valencia High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.5 Help
Number of students:  540

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.5%
White:
31.7%
Asian:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.8% Help


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Compare Details Van Buren Elementary ranks better than 82.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 14th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Van Buren Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.5%), White (31.7%), Asian (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary is 24.5, which is the 7th best among 21 elementary schools in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Van Buren Elementary is $5,949. 15 elementary schools in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Van Buren Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Buren Elementary 1052nd of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Van Buren Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified 305th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Van Buren Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Van Buren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.71 676th 4809 85.9%
2005 77.12 1048th 4822 78.3%
2006 80.31 952nd 4818 80.2%
2007 81.50 910th 5113 82.2%
2008 80.84 936th 5113 81.7%
2009 81.19 944th 5193 81.8%
2010 80.40 991st 5314 81.4%
2011 80.53 974th 5377 81.9%
2012 78.28 1118th 5390 79.3%
2013 85.24 738th 5530 86.7%
2015 84.83 893rd 5611 84.1%
2016 81.58 1064th 5614 81.0%
2017 73.85 1391st 5692 75.6%
2018 81.22 1061st 5662 81.3%
2019 72.42 1491st 5789 74.2%
2022 78.70 1250th 5883 78.8%
2023 83.04 1045th 5848 82.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Van Buren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.35 601st 2416 75.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Van Buren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.59 791st 5084 84.4%
2019 69.27 1227th 5173 76.3%
2022 80.13 753rd 5264 85.7%
2023 85.49 556th 5355 89.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Van Buren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.69 1103rd 5413 79.6%
2019 67.28 1642nd 5492 70.1%
2022 81.22 1055th 5635 81.3%
2023 80.47 1071st 5595 80.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Van Buren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.56 481st 2128 77.4%
2019 50.34 973rd 2585 62.4%
2022 67.18 465th 2227 79.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Van Buren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.59 1033rd 5431 81.0%
2019 74.84 1302nd 5510 76.4%
2022 73.49 1366th 5663 75.9%
2023 81.36 1026th 5627 81.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Van Buren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.20 454th 1071 57.6%
2019 45.37 758th 1149 34.0%
2022 61.57 566th 1154 51.0%
2023 56.31 652nd 1183 44.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Van Buren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.18 1227th 4830 74.6%
2019 63.19 1519th 4963 69.4%
2022 76.79 865th 5084 83.0%
2023 81.32 673rd 5079 86.7%
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Rank History for White students at Van Buren Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.43 1027th 2737 62.5%
2019 61.04 1174th 2834 58.6%
2022 69.41 831st 2726 69.5%
2023 69.12 821st 2659 69.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Van Buren Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 368 5 24 36 2 n/a n/a 0 435
1989 419 5 27 38 2 n/a n/a 0 491
1990 442 7 36 45 2 n/a n/a 0 532
1991 444 6 43 51 1 n/a n/a 0 545
1992 461 8 58 49 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1993 438 13 71 55 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1994 450 13 65 78 1 n/a n/a 0 607
1995 486 8 80 83 1 n/a n/a 0 658
1996 486 8 80 83 1 n/a n/a 0 658
1997 534 10 81 65 1 n/a n/a 0 691
1998 546 5 88 59 1 n/a n/a 0 699
1999 574 7 72 55 1 n/a n/a 0 709
2000 614 3 71 57 1 n/a n/a 0 746
2001 610 3 64 44 0 n/a n/a 0 721
2002 548 3 73 78 2 n/a n/a 0 704
2003 548 3 73 78 2 n/a n/a 0 704
2004 531 12 89 98 2 n/a n/a 0 732
2005 531 22 101 115 1 n/a n/a 0 770
2006 499 20 103 115 2 n/a n/a 0 739
2007 482 18 109 107 1 n/a n/a 5 722
2008 444 19 117 120 2 n/a n/a 0 702
2009 410 14 128 130 2 3 21 0 708
2010 380 12 107 149 0 3 15 0 666
2011 304 19 101 159 1 1 13 0 598
2012 297 18 116 188 1 0 11 0 631
2013 308 20 124 195 1 0 16 0 664
2014 301 19 128 215 1 0 20 0 684
2015 301 17 131 213 0 0 27 0 689
2016 294 17 138 210 1 1 33 0 694
2017 280 20 134 232 0 1 40 0 707
2018 271 17 138 230 2 0 42 0 700
2019 266 16 113 262 0 1 40 0 698
2020 226 16 115 274 0 1 41 0 673
2021 181 12 102 241 0 1 34 0 571
2022 183 8 86 257 0 1 36 0 571
2023 171 6 74 251 0 1 37 0 540

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Van Buren Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 18.3 23.7 n/a
1989 491 21.2 23.1 n/a
1990 532 22.0 24.1 n/a
1991 545 24.3 22.4 n/a
1992 576 24.7 23.3 5
1993 577 23.0 25.1 4.7
1994 607 26.0 23.3 5.9
1995 658 25.4 25.9 6.5
1996 658 25.4 25.9 6.5
1997 691 28.7 24.1 4.9
1998 699 32.0 21.8 5.9
1999 709 34.0 20.9 6.9
2000 746 35.0 21.3 9.7
2001 721 35.0 20.6 7.5
2002 704 33.0 21.3 10.4
2003 704 33.0 21.3 10.4
2004 732 32.0 22.9 2.6
2005 770 31.0 24.8 8.8
2006 739 32.0 23.1 9.6
2007 722 30.0 24.1 12.8
2008 702 32.0 21.9 6.6
2009 708 31.0 20.8 11.3
2010 666 25.0 26.6 14.4
2011 598 n/a n/a 16.2
2012 631 22.0 28.6 n/a
2013 664 21.9 30.3 17.8
2014 684 23.0 29.7 23.4
2015 689 24.0 28.7 27.3
2016 694 25.0 27.7 21
2017 707 23.0 30.7 23.5
2018 700 25.0 28.0 33.1
2019 698 23.0 30.3 35.7
2020 673 n/a n/a 32.7
2021 571 24.0 23.7 47.8
2022 571 23.0 24.8 43.6
2023 540 22.0 24.5 47.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Van Buren Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 18.3 23.7 n/a
1989 491 21.2 23.1 n/a
1990 532 22.0 24.1 n/a
1991 545 24.3 22.4 n/a
1992 576 24.7 23.3 5
1993 577 23.0 25.1 4.7
1994 607 26.0 23.3 5.9
1995 658 25.4 25.9 6.5
1996 658 25.4 25.9 6.5
1997 691 28.7 24.1 4.9
1998 699 32.0 21.8 5.9
1999 709 34.0 20.9 6.9
2000 746 35.0 21.3 9.7
2001 721 35.0 20.6 7.5
2002 704 33.0 21.3 10.4
2003 704 33.0 21.3 10.4
2004 732 32.0 22.9 2.6
2005 770 31.0 24.8 8.8
2006 739 32.0 23.1 9.6
2007 722 30.0 24.1 12.8
2008 702 32.0 21.9 6.6
2009 708 31.0 20.8 11.3
2010 666 25.0 26.6 14.4
2011 598 n/a n/a 16.2
2012 631 22.0 28.6 n/a
2013 664 21.9 30.3 17.8
2014 684 23.0 29.7 23.4
2015 689 24.0 28.7 27.3
2016 694 25.0 27.7 21
2017 707 23.0 30.7 23.5
2018 700 25.0 28.0 33.1
2019 698 23.0 30.3 35.7
2020 673 n/a n/a 32.7
2021 571 24.0 23.7 47.8
2022 571 23.0 24.8 43.6
2023 540 22.0 24.5 47.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Van Buren Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201288.0%4.0%0.0%8.0%91.0%95.0%95.0%91.0%90.0%
201389.0%4.0%0.0%7.0%91.0%93.0%92.0%91.0%92.0%
201492.0%5.0%0.0%4.0%92.0%95.0%94.0%92.0%93.0%
201590.0%5.0%1.0%5.0%92.0%94.0%94.0%90.0%91.0%
201696.0%1.0%1.0%2.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201794.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%96.0%98.0%≥99.0%96.0%95.0%
201894.0%0.0%1.0%4.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%95.0%96.0%
201996.0%1.0%2.0%98.0%97.0%98.0%97.0%98.0%
202095.9%1.4%2.0%97.3%96.6%97.3%96.6%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Van Buren Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,949

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Van Buren Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1491st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1045th of 5848 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Van Buren Elementary)61.968
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)6561
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Van Buren Elementary)64.474.4
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)6662.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Van Buren Elementary)62.357.9
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)65.963
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren Elementary)66.248.7
 17.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)62.160.3
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Van Buren Elementary)49.464.6
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)68.264.2
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren Elementary)44.958.8
 13.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)56.854.7
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Van Buren Elementary)29.846.3
 16.5%
   5th Grade Science (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)4747.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Van Buren Elementary)69.664.9
 4.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)66.165.4
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren Elementary)62.457.9
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)60.754.3
 6.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students698540
 22.6%
African American166
 62.5%
American Indian00
Asian11374
 34.5%
Hispanic262251
 4.2%
Pacific Islander11
White266171
 35.7%
Two or More Races4037
 7.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.7%47.8%
 12.1%


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Students at Van Buren Elementary are 46% Hispanic, 32% White, 14% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Van Buren Elementary ranks 1052nd of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 540 students attended Van Buren Elementary.

Students who attend Van Buren Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kraemer Middle
High : Valencia High


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