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Van Buren Elementary School

Cedar Rapids, Iowa · Grades K to 5 · Cedar Rapids Comm School District

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About Van Buren Elementary School

Van Buren Elementary School is a public school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving kindergarten through grade 5. It reported 429 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Cedar Rapids. There are about 12.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (35 teachers in all). It is one of 30 schools in Cedar Rapids Comm School District. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Linn County. Families comparing options will find 34 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	2525 29th ST SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone	(319) 558-2377
School district	Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	429
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	35
Students per teacher	12.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Linn County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 190654000266). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Van Buren Elementary School serve?

Van Buren Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Van Buren Elementary School?

Van Buren Elementary School reported 429 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary School?

About 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 429 students and 35 teachers in federal data.

Is Van Buren Elementary School a public or charter school?

Van Buren Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Van Buren Elementary School in?

Van Buren Elementary School is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/cedar-rapids-comm-school-district/

Where is Van Buren Elementary School located?

Van Buren Elementary School is at 2525 29th ST SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. The phone number is (319) 558-2377.

How many other schools are near Van Buren Elementary School?

There are 34 other schools within 5 miles of Van Buren Elementary School in our directory.