Below Average
#568 of 719 schools in ID
Van Buren Elementary School
Elementary School · Caldwell District · Caldwell, ID
A Caldwell District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3115 MARBLE FRONT ROAD, Caldwell, ID 83605
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Van Buren Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Van Buren Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,436/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Caldwell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,657
Median home value
$300,900
Median rent
$973/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosaics Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–7 | 0.2 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Sacajawea Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Southwest Idaho Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.2 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 375 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Caldwell District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Van Buren Elementary School is listed in CALDWELL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Buren Elementary School
Van Buren Elementary School is a public elementary school in Caldwell, ID, part of Caldwell District, serving approximately 536 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #568 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Buren Elementary School
What grades does Van Buren Elementary School serve?
Van Buren Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?
Van Buren Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Buren Elementary School rank in ID?
Van Buren Elementary School ranks #568 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Van Buren Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Buren Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Van Buren Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Buren Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Van Buren Elementary School a charter school?
No, Van Buren Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van Buren Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Van Buren Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Van Buren Elementary School?
89.7% of students at Van Buren Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 536
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Canyon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (208) 455-3326
- Area population (ZIP 83605)
- 41,155
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83605; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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