City Heights Elementary School (Closed 2023)

301 Mt Vista Ave
Van Buren, AR 72956
(School attendance zone shown in map)
City Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 45%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(18-19)
75-79%
47%
(18-19)
65-69%
45%
American Indian
(19-20)
2%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
2%
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)
11%
13%
Black
(19-20)
3%
20%
White
(19-20)
77%
61%
Two or more races
(19-20)
5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
40%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend City Heights Elementary School?
356 students attend City Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of City Heights Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does City Heights Elementary School offer ?
City Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is City Heights Elementary School part of?
City Heights Elementary School is part of Van Buren School District.

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