Van Buren Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Caldwell, Idaho 83605 · Caldwell District
#221 of 352 elementary schools in Idaho
#28073 of 50,301 nationally
About Van Buren Elementary School
Van Buren Elementary School is a public elementary located in Caldwell, in the Caldwell District school district of Idaho, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 458 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 221st of 352 ranked elementary schools in Idaho. Its strongest component is math proficiency (58th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 458.
There are 22 schools in Caldwell; Van Buren Elementary School ranks 9th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)17.0
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 Buren Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 17.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Van Buren Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mosaics Public School
Caldwell · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
527 students · 384 m away
Summitvue Middle School
Caldwell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
836 students · 1.7 km away
Sacajawea Elementary School
Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades K–4
362 students · 1.8 km away
Thomas Jefferson Charter
Caldwell · Charter other · Grades K–12
364 students · 2.4 km away
Sage International School Middleton
Boise · Charter other · Grades K–11
482 students · 3.6 km away
Syringa Middle School
Caldwell · Public middle · Grades 7–8
695 students · 3.7 km away
Skyway Elementary
Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
795 students · 3.7 km away
Vision Charter School
Caldwell · Charter other · Grades K–12
760 students · 3.8 km away
Caldwell Senior High School
Caldwell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,400 students · 3.9 km away
Washington Elementary School
Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
481 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Idaho with a comparable Enrollment.
Fox Hollow Elementary School
Idaho Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students
Paul Elementary School
Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
Summit Elementary
Jerome · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
Hunter Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
Prospect Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Paramount Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Van Buren Elementary School a good school?
Van Buren Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 45.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #221 of 352 in Idaho. 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 Buren Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Van Buren Elementary School ranks #221 of 352 elementary schools in Idaho and #28073 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School had 458 students in 2025.
Is Van Buren Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Van Buren Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Buren Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Van Buren Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.