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Van Buren Elementary School vs. Northview Primary School

Should you attend Van Buren Elementary School or Northview Primary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Van Buren Elementary School
301 S Main St
Van Buren, OH 45889
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Northview Primary School
133 Lexington Ave
Findlay, OH 45840
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Van Buren Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Van Buren Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Northview Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-2
Total Students
487 students
385 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Van Buren Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northview Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Van Buren Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northview Primary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Van Buren Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northview Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Van Buren Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northview Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Findlay City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#301 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 10%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Van Buren Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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88%
(Top 5% in OH)
55-59%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Van Buren Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Van Buren Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northview Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Findlay City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
77%
(Top 20% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Van Buren Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Van Buren Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northview Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Findlay City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
80-84%
(Top 20% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Van Buren Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Van Buren Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Van Buren Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northview Primary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
75
141
Grade 1 Students
77
122
Grade 2 Students
84
122
Grade 3 Students
88
-
Grade 4 Students
84
-
Grade 5 Students
79
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Van Buren Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Van Buren Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northview Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Findlay City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Van Buren Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Van Buren Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northview Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Findlay City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Van Buren Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Van Buren Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northview Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Findlay City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
92%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Van Buren Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Van Buren Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northview Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Findlay City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Van Buren Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Van Buren Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northview Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Findlay City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.15
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Van Buren Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Van Buren Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northview Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Findlay City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Van Buren Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Van Buren Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northview Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Findlay City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Van Buren Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Van Buren Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northview Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Findlay City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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