Van Buren Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Janesville, Wisconsin 53546 · Janesville School District
#696 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#27059 of 50,301 nationally
About Van Buren Elementary
Van Buren Elementary is a public elementary located in Janesville, in the Janesville School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 408 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 696th of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 408.
There are 21 schools in Janesville; Van Buren Elementary ranks 8th of 20 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%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- 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 Buren Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Edison Middle
Janesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
587 students · 808 m away
Lincoln Elementary
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students · 1.1 km away
Wilson Elementary
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students · 1.5 km away
Preschool 4 Janesville
Janesville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
345 students · 2.1 km away
Madison Elementary
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students · 2.5 km away
Jackson Elementary
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students · 2.5 km away
Franklin Middle
Janesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
486 students · 2.8 km away
Washington Elementary
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students · 3.3 km away
Parker High
Janesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students · 3.3 km away
Roosevelt Elementary
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wisconsin with a comparable Enrollment.
Westside Elementary
Kimberly · Public elementary · Grades K–4
408 students
Rothschild Elementary
Rothschild · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
Eastside Elementary
Sun Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
Deerfield Elementary
Deerfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
409 students
McAuliffe Elementary
Green Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
East Elementary
Milton · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
409 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Van Buren Elementary a good school?
Van Buren Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 47.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #696 of 1,069 in Wisconsin. 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 rank in Wisconsin?
Van Buren Elementary ranks #696 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #27059 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary?
Van Buren Elementary had 408 students in 2025.
Is Van Buren Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Van Buren Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Buren Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Van Buren Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.