J. J. Izard Elementary School
- J. J. Izard Elementary School serves 507 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 46% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- J. J. Izard Elementary School's student population of 507 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 507 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- J. J. Izard Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of J. J. Izard Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #524 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 13% |
| Black | 1% | 21% |
| White | 70% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Van Buren School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to J. J. Izard Elementary School is Van Buren High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Butterfield Junior High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is King Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Van Buren King Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 574 students
0.3 miles
400 N 19th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479)474-2661 0.3 PK-5 574 - Van Buren Butterfield Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 663 students
0.8 miles
310 N 11th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479)474-6838 0.8 6-8 663 - Van Buren Parkview Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 454 students
1.3 miles
605 Parkview St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479)474-8730 1.3 K-5 454 - Van Buren Van Buren High School Grades: 10-12 | 1364 students
1.3 miles
2001 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479)474-6821 1.3 10-12 1364 - Van Buren City Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 390 students
1.4 miles
301 Mt Vista Ave
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479)474-6918 1.4 K-5 390
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