Enrollment
204
Elementary
DISTRICT 131 · STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RSU 88/MSAD 24·NCES 231101001059
Van Buren Elementary School
169 Main Street, Van Buren, ME 04785 · (207) 868-5274 · Aroostook County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL204 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.3:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
71%
144 students
DISTRICT 77% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 16 | 8% |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 8% |
| Grade 1 | 16 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 30 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 24 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 20 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 26 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 19 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 18 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 19 | 9% |
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 28% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Van Buren Elementary School→Van Buren District Secondary Sch
Based on grade levels within RSU 88/MSAD 24. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MEA 2024-25 . % At or Above State ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
60.2%
ME avg 64.1%
What this means: On the MEA, Maine's statewide test, about 60 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Maine average is about 64 of 100.
Source: MEA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Van Buren Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Aroostook County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 60.2% | #137 of 199 | #8 of 11 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 204 | #176 of 360 | #9 of 19 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.4:1 | #164 of 181 | #4 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.8% | #128 of 181 | #9 of 9 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
204
+9 (+5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
was 11.2:1
% White
92%
was 90%
% Hispanic
1%
was 2%
% Black
5%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 204 | 15.2 | 13.4:1 | 71% (144) |
| 2023-24 | 206 | 14.2 | 14.5:1 | 69% (143) |
| 2022-23 | 205 | 14.9 | 13.8:1 | 100% (205) |
| 2017-18 | 195 | 17.4 | 11.2:1 | 77% (150) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Van Buren Elementary School.
About Van Buren Elementary School
Van Buren Elementary School is a medium-sized elementary school with an address in Van Buren, Maine. School enrollment was 204 students in 2024-25, in pre-K through 8.
RSU 88/MSAD 24 enrolls 262 students in 2 schools, including Van Buren Elementary School.
Van Buren Elementary School's enrollment is 92% White. It is also 5% Black. For comparison, Aroostook County is about 93% White. Pick two students at random and there is a 15% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Teachers at Van Buren Elementary School total 15.2 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 13.4:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 10.5:1 average for elementary schools in Maine. The school counts 144 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 71%. Among public schools in Aroostook County, the average eligibility rate is 57%.
In Aroostook County (population about 67,058), the median household income is $56,700, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 23% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 9%. There are 42 public schools in Aroostook County, enrolling about 8,529 students in all.
The shortest distance from Van Buren Elementary School to another public school is less than a tenth of a mile, to Van Buren District Secondary Sch.
For locale, NCES codes Van Buren Elementary School as Rural: Remote.
The school enrolled 204 students in 2024-25, 9 more than the 195 it had in 2017-18. There were more students per teacher in 2024-25 (13.4:1) than in 2017-18 (11.2:1).
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss school safety, transportation, and start times at Van Buren Elementary School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Aroostook County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
67,058
Census ACS
Median income
$56,700
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
42
8,529 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RSU 88/MSAD 24
- Van Buren District Secondary SchHigh · 58 students
- Van Buren Regional Technology CtrElementary
Other schools in Van Buren
- Van Buren District Secondary SchHigh · 58 students
- Van Buren Regional Technology CtrElementary
Nearby schools
- Van Buren District Secondary Sch0.0 mi · 58
- Connor Consolidated School13.7 mi · 26
- Dawn F Barnes Elementary Sch13.8 mi · 45
- ME Sch of Science & Mathematics18.3 mi · 96
- Limestone Community School18.3 mi · 138
- Dr Levesque Elementary School18.4 mi · 120
Frequently asked questions
About Van Buren Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School enrolls approximately 204 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Van Buren Elementary School serve?
Van Buren Elementary School serves grades PK-08.
How many students per teacher at Van Buren Elementary School?
Approximately 13.4:1 students per teacher at Van Buren Elementary School.
How diverse is Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School reports a student body of 92% White, 1% Hispanic, 5% Black, 0% Two or more.
What district is Van Buren Elementary School in?
Van Buren Elementary School is part of RSU 88/MSAD 24.
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