King Elementary School

400 N 19th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
King Elementary School serves 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
King Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

King Elementary School's student population of 445 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
445 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

King Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of King Elementary School is 0.63, which is more 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#336 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
35%
14%
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Black
3%
20%
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White
49%
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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Diversity Score
0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 King Elementary School's ranking?
King Elementary School is ranked #336 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend King Elementary School?
445 students attend King Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of King Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 King Elementary School?
King Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does King Elementary School offer ?
King Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is King Elementary School part of?
King Elementary School is part of Van Buren School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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