Moonpreneur Icon

Van Buren Elementary

1301 East Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia, CA, 92870

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 918 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Placentia
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Van Buren Elementary

1301 East Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia, CA, 92870

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 918 of 7047 in California

See top schools in Placentia

About Van Buren Elementary

Read more

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 60%
Reading 61%
State average proficiency is 60% in Math and 61% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
567
Total Students
$115628
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 30.69%
Asian 12.7%
Hispanic 48.32%
Black 1.23%
Two+ Races 6.88%
Native Am. 0%
White
30.69%
Asian
12.7%
Hispanic
48.32%
Black
1.23%
Two+ Races
6.88%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 567
48.68%
276 Female
51.32%
291 Male

Student Population

567 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1134 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Van Buren Elementary Contact Information

Address

1301 East Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia, CA, 92870

View on Map

Phone

(714) 986-7100

Call Now
TOP 918 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Van Buren Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

Read More

Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

Read More

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:15 AM to 4:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Map

Latest News

Van Buren Elementary has put in place a new student calendar for the years 2025–2026 that includes time for teacher training and reviews in the middle of the year. The school is focusing on "Roadrunner" excellence, and recent assemblies honored students for their character and literacy skills. Van Buren also still has strong after-school programs to help working families.

FAQ

Q1. How do families find out about things that happen at Van Buren Elementary?

Ans. Van Buren Elementary sends out newsletters and uses digital messaging systems to talk to people.

Q2. What ways can students at Van Buren Elementary improve their skills?

Students at Van Buren Elementary can join clubs and programs that help them be more creative.

Q3. What can parents do to help out at Van Buren Elementary?

Ans. Van Buren Elementary wants parents to get involved by volunteering and going to school events.

Q4. What kinds of help do Van Buren Elementary students get?

Ans: Van Buren Elementary has resources for academic and counseling help.

Q5. What does Van Buren Elementary do to celebrate students' successes?

Ans. Van Buren Elementary gives out awards and holds events to honor students' accomplishments.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

What Parents Say

Van Buren Elementary

If you’re a parent, please share the highlights of your experience with Van Buren Elementary

*
*
Rate this School
terms and conditions
Feedback

DISCLAIMER

The information provided about schools is for general reference only and may not be 100% accurate or up to date. We recommend contacting the respective school directly to confirm the latest details and ensure accuracy.