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Van Buren Elementary School

14 FORD ST, BALDWINSVILLE, NY 13027

Ranked 1198 of 2292 in New York

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Van Buren Elementary School

14 FORD ST, BALDWINSVILLE, NY 13027

About Van Buren Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 40%
Reading 38%
State average proficiency is 40% in Math and 38% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
510
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 88.82%
Asian 1.18%
Hispanic 2.94%
Black 1.76%
Two+ Races 5.1%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
88.82%
Asian
1.18%
Hispanic
2.94%
Black
1.76%
Two+ Races
5.1%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 510
49.41%
252 Female
50.59%
258 Male

Student Population

510 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Van Buren Elementary School Contact Information

Address

14 FORD ST, BALDWINSVILLE, NY 13027

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Phone

(315) 638-6121

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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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.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 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

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Latest News

Van Buren Elementary School drew fresh local interest recently when new regional rankings moved the campus into the ranks of recognized public elementary schools in the Syracuse area for 2026. District updates also mentioned continued elementary programming and student activities throughout Baldwinsville schools as families get ready for the new school year. The new visibility has stirred up some interest in Baldwinsville elementary school options and neighborhood enrollment trends close by.

FAQ

Q1. Are there any extracurricular activities at Van Buren Elementary School for the younger grades?

Ans. The school provides a variety of age-appropriate activities which may include music programs, student clubs, seasonal events, and physical education activities appropriate for elementary students.

Q2. Do you have transportation for students that attend Van Buren Elementary School?

Ans. Transportation services are typically provided by the Baldwinsville Central School District and the bus routes are based upon student eligibility and residence.

Q3. Are students allowed to eat on campus?

Ans. Students can get breakfast and lunch during the school day. The menus and nutrition information are usually handled by the district's food service department.

Q4. Are there support services for students with additional learning needs at the school?

Ans. Van Buren Elementary School offers academic intervention resources, counseling support, and special education services as needed by individual students and in accordance with district policies.

Q5. What is the school’s parent communication system?

Ans. Families will be updated throughout the school year using district communication platforms, teacher messages, school newsletters and scheduled conferences.

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
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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
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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

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