Van Buskirk Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tucson, Arizona 85714 · Tucson Unified District (4403)
#519 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#29776 of 50,301 nationally
About Van Buskirk Elementary School
Van Buskirk Elementary School is a public elementary located in Tucson, in the Tucson Unified District (4403) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 287 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 519th of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is students per teacher (79th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 287.
There are 214 schools in Tucson; Van Buskirk Elementary School ranks 87th of 197 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Van Buskirk Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Van Buskirk Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hollinger K-8 School
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542 students · 1.3 km away
Innovation Tech High School
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333 students · 1.7 km away
Rivera Elementary
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454 students · 1.8 km away
C E Rose Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
766 students · 1.8 km away
Wakefield Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
295 students · 1.8 km away
Apollo Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
480 students · 2.1 km away
Pueblo High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,821 students · 2.2 km away
Liberty Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
490 students · 2.4 km away
Drexel Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
515 students · 2.4 km away
Mission View Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
232 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
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Robert Richardson Elementary School
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Mesa Verde Elementary School
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Carmichael Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Van Buskirk Elementary School a good school?
Van Buskirk Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 43.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #519 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Van Buskirk Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Van Buskirk Elementary School ranks #519 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #29776 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Buskirk Elementary School?
Van Buskirk Elementary School had 287 students in 2025.
Is Van Buskirk Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Van Buskirk Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Buskirk Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Van Buskirk Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.