Parkview Elementary School

605 Parkview St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parkview Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10% in AR
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parkview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Parkview Elementary School's student population of 369 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
369 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Parkview Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkview Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#92 out of 993 schools
(Top 10%)
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59%
36%
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51%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
14%
14%
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Black
2%
20%
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White
71%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parkview Elementary School's ranking?
Parkview Elementary School is ranked #92 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Parkview Elementary School often compared to?
Parkview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedarville Elementary School, King Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Parkview Elementary School?
369 students attend Parkview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Parkview Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkview Elementary School?
Parkview Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkview Elementary School offer ?
Parkview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Parkview Elementary School part of?
Parkview Elementary School is part of Van Buren School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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