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 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,911 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 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Van Buren School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.60
# American Indian Students
80 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
123 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,189 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
14%
# Black Students
129 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
2%
19%
# White Students
3,867 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
66%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
516 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
100
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
438
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
429
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
444
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
449
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
447
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
434
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
432
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
485
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
480
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
465
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
455
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
425
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
414
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
14
162
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,930 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,638 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Van Buren School District?
Van Buren School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,911 students.
What is the rank of Van Buren School District?
Van Buren School District is ranked #75 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
66% of Van Buren School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 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 15:1, 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 $11,638 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,911 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Btm 50% in AR)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
