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King Elementary School vs. James R. Tate Elem. School

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School Overview

School
King Elementary School
400 N 19th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
James R. Tate Elem. School
406 Catcher Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, King Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James R. Tate Elem. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
443 students
466 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at King Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James R. Tate Elem. School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at King Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James R. Tate Elem. School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at King Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James R. Tate Elem. School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at King Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Van Buren School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James R. Tate Elem. School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Van Buren School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#360 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
#642 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of King Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James R. Tate Elem. School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in AR)
35-39%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at King Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James R. Tate Elem. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in AR)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at King Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James R. Tate Elem. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at King Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James R. Tate Elem. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of King Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of James R. Tate Elem. School by grade.
Pre-K Students
40
60
Kindergarten Students
63
77
Grade 1 Students
76
58
Grade 2 Students
52
66
Grade 3 Students
78
70
Grade 4 Students
62
69
Grade 5 Students
72
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at King Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at James R. Tate Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at King Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James R. Tate Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at King Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James R. Tate Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at King Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James R. Tate Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at King Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James R. Tate Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at King Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James R. Tate Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of King Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of James R. Tate Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at King Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James R. Tate Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at King Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James R. Tate Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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