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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-8

Van Buren Elementary

Stockton Unified · San Joaquin County · 1628 East Tenth Street, Stockton, CA 95206-3345

(209) 933-7305

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1/10
#5508
Rank 5508 out of 5,722
Top 96%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5552 · 3rd percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5462 · 5th percentile
Science1/10 · #5080 · 9th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Van Buren Elementary sits in south Stockton, a working-class part of the city where families are deeply rooted in the community and schools serve as a real anchor for the neighborhood. The school shows some relative strength in science compared to its other subjects, which could be a bright spot for families with kids who gravitate toward hands-on learning. Families choosing Van Buren are often looking for a neighborhood school close to home, and the K-8 structure means kids can build lasting relationships with teachers and classmates over many years.

Student Demographics

271 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
202 (75%)
African American
35 (13%)
Asian
15 (6%)
Multiple Races
10 (4%)
White
6 (2%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners128 (47%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged255 (94%)
Students with Disabilities29 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

473
Enrollment
20.8
Teachers (FTE)
22.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
12.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #4114 · 32nd percentile

68 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found