Van Buren Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404 · Cedar Rapids Comm School District
#557 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#18884 of 50,301 nationally
About Van Buren Elementary School
Van Buren Elementary School is a public elementary located in Cedar Rapids, in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 429 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 557th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is students per teacher (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 429.
There are 40 schools in Cedar Rapids; Van Buren Elementary School ranks 23rd of 36 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)64%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.3
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
- 429
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 64%
- 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).
Thomas Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,501 students · 1.6 km away
Cleveland Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students · 2.1 km away
Hoover Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students · 2.3 km away
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students · 3.0 km away
Cedar River Academy at Taylor
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students · 3.1 km away
Wilson Middle School
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
422 students · 3.6 km away
Grant Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students · 3.6 km away
Madison Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
153 students · 3.6 km away
Truman Early Learning Center
Cedar Rapids · Public other · Grades PK–PK
279 students · 3.6 km away
Maple Grove Elementary
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Trailside Elementary School
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429 students
Altoona Elementary
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
Prairie View Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
430 students
Central Lyon Elementary School
Rock Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
431 students
Longfellow Elementary School
Council Bluffs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Van Buren Elementary School a good school?
Van Buren Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 59.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #557 of 654 in Iowa. 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 Iowa?
Van Buren Elementary School ranks #557 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #18884 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School had 429 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 K–5. 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.