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Van Buren Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5Virtual
2525 29th ST SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 · (319) 558-2377 · Part of Cedar Rapids Community School District
Students
429
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
84%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Van Buren Elementary School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 22 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 26 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 11.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency42%
State average 64.2%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 67.8%
Location
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2525 29th ST SW, Cedar Rapids
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten71
Grade 176
Grade 278
Grade 376
Grade 457
Grade 571
Enrollment over time
385’20
363’21
365’22
409’23
429’24
Up 11.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 46%Hispanic 25%White 22%Two or more races 4%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.