What grades does Van Buren Elementary serve?

Van Buren Elementary operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Placentia area.

Where is Van Buren Elementary located?

Van Buren Elementary is a urban school in Placentia, CA.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary is 22.7:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Placentia, CA?

Schools in Placentia include Van Buren Elementary and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Placentia area.

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Van Buren Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

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Placentia, CA 92870

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Nov

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Veterans DayEventDistrict-wide

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Nov

Wed

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Nov

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Nov

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Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

K–6

Enrollment

567

Student:Teacher

22.7:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified

Econ. Disadvantaged

40.4%

Phone

(714)986-7100

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

19 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 26.9:1

Worse than average in CA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

620

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.5

Psychologists

Nurses

0.30000001

School Resource Officers

0.1

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,626

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,821

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$20,565

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 7%State 48%Local 46%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$954,296

-0.8% 1yr+29.0% 5yr

Los Angeles, CA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

16.3%

Below 150% poverty line

5.4%

Unemployment rate

6.9%

Uninsured residents

13.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

3,250

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,996

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

754 (25%)

Autism

726 (24%)

Specific Learning Disability

693 (23%)

Other Health Impairment

540 (18%)

Intellectual Disability

150 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

50 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

538

Current enrollment

Declining(-20% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

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Fri, Nov 6, 2026

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Event

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Veterans Day

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Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified. Van Buren Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Minimum Day (Middle school only)District-wide Minimum Day (Middle school only) - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Minimum Day (Elementary only)District-wide Minimum Day (Elementary only) - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans DayDistrict-wide No School - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Minimum Day (Elementary only)District-wide Minimum Day (Elementary only) - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Minimum Day (Elementary only)District-wide Minimum Day (Elementary only) - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	Break	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Minimum Day (High school only)District-wide Minimum Day (High school only) - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Minimum Day (High school only)District-wide Minimum Day (High school only) - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Recess (10 days)District-wide Winter Recess (10 days) - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide No School - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	Event	—
Mon, Feb 8, 2027	Lincoln's BirthdayDistrict-wide No School - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide No School - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	Event	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	Minimum Day (Elementary only)District-wide Minimum Day (Elementary only) - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Minimum Day (Middle school only)District-wide Minimum Day (Middle school only) - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Recess (5 days)District-wide Spring Recess (5 days) - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	Break	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Minimum Day (Elementary only)District-wide Minimum Day (Elementary only) - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Minimum Day (Secondary only)District-wide Minimum Day (Secondary only) - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Last Day of School - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Minimum Day (PK-12)District-wide Minimum Day (PK-12) - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	Event	—