Van Buren Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Nashville, Indiana 47448 · Brown County School Corporation
#197 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#12542 of 50,301 nationally
About Van Buren Elementary School
Van Buren Elementary School is a public elementary located in Nashville, in the Brown County School Corporation school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 210 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 197th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (64th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 210.
There are 3 schools in Nashville; Van Buren Elementary School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.1
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
- 210
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- 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).
Brown County High School
Nashville · Public high · Grades 9–12
455 students · 10 km away
Brown County Middle School
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
396 students · 10 km away
Mount Healthy Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
365 students · 12 km away
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Mount Carmel School
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Montezuma Elementary School
Montezuma · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
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Parkview Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Van Buren Elementary School a good school?
Van Buren Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 68.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #197 of 1,053 in Indiana. 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 Indiana?
Van Buren Elementary School ranks #197 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #12542 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School had 210 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–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Buren Elementary School?
There are 3 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.