Van Buren School District

2221 Pointer Trail E
Van Buren, AR 72956
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Van Buren School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,700 students in Van Buren School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Van Buren School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
5,700 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
396 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Van Buren School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AR)
#65 out of 260 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Van Buren   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Van Buren   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Van Buren   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
91%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Van Buren   School District and public school graduation rate of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.59
# American Indian Students
79 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
131 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,084 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
14%
# Black Students
142 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
3%
20%
# White Students
3,795 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
67%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
460 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
100
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
405
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
425
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
437
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
431
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
419
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
406
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
459
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
469
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
464
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
445
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
425
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
417
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
386
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
12
263

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,372 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,069 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$6,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of Van Buren   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$69 MM
$6,327 MM
This chart display total spending of Van Buren   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,372
$13,010
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Van Buren   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,069
$12,922
This chart display average spending per public school student in Van Buren   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Van Buren School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
605 Parkview St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-8730
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Northridge Middle School
Math: 54% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
120 Northridge Dr
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3126
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #33.
Rena Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
720 Rena Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3190
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Oliver Springs Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 Northridge Drive East
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3120
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #55.
King Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 N 19th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-2661
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #66.
Van Buren Freshman Academy
Math: 30% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
821 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3160
Grades: 9
| 442 students
Rank: #77.
Van Buren High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6821
Grades: 10-12
| 1,139 students
Rank: #88.
Butterfield Trail Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 N 11th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6838
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: #99.
River Valley Virtual Academy
Charter School
Math: 27% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
821 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Grades: K-12
| 230 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-3150
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1111.
James R. Tate Elem. School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
406 Catcher Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Van Buren School District?
Van Buren School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,700 students.
What is the rank of Van Buren School District?
Van Buren School District is ranked #65 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren School District?
67% of Van Buren School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Van Buren School District?
Van Buren School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Van Buren School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,069 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,700 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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