Van Buren School District
- 2221 POINTER TRAIL EAST
- VAN BUREN, AR 72956
- (479) 474-7942
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 80.7% | 76.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,568 | $8,855 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.0 | 12.9 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | - |
| Number of Students | 5,955 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 397 | - |
District Test Scores
Benchmark - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 64.0% | 64.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 77.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | 78.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 67.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2008 | 75.0% | 74.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 64.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2008 | 43.0% | 37.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 63.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 79.0% | |
| 2008 | 72.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 57.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2008 | 64.0% | 62.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 22.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2008 | 23.0% | 32.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 76.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 67.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 56.0% | |
End-of-Course - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 76.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 66.0% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 30.0% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 11 Literacy - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 59.0% | 60.0% | |
Source: AR Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 5,955 | 15.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 79 |
| Kindergarten Students | 419 |
| 1st Grade Students | 440 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 459 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 477 |
| 4th Grade Students | 473 |
| 5th Grade Students | 479 |
| 6th Grade Students | 498 |
| 7th Grade Students | 465 |
| 8th Grade Students | 460 |
| 9th Grade Students | 452 |
| 10th Grade Students | 440 |
| 11th Grade Students | 405 |
| 12th Grade Students | 376 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 101 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 151 |
| Hispanic | 869 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 122 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 4,296 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,998 |
| Female | 2,924 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 397 | 15.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 4 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 40 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 176 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 151 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 26 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 78 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 6 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 15 |
| Elementary | 6 |
| Secondary | 9 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 11 |
| Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 260 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 7 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 28 |
| School Administrators | 18 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 28 |
| Student Support Services | 70 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 109 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $52,110,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $16,096,000 | 30.9% |
| Property Tax | $3,762,000 | 7.2% |
| Cities and Counties | $27,000 | 0.05% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $44,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch | $815,000 | 1.6% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| District Activity Receipts | $619,000 | 1.2% |
| Rents and Royalties | $10,000 | 0.02% |
| Sale of Property | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $586,000 | 1.1% |
| Private Contributions | $110,000 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $443,000 | 0.9% |
| NCES and Census Revenue | $9,676,000 | 18.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $30,997,000 | 59.5% |
| General Formula Assistance | $25,719,000 | 49.4% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,792,000 | 3.4% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $521,000 | 1.0% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $144,000 | 0.3% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $234,000 | 0.4% |
| School Lunch Programs | $19,000 | 0.04% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $843,000 | 1.6% |
| Other Programs | $503,000 | 1.0% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $503,000 | 1.0% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $715,000 | 1.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $5,017,000 | 9.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,207,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $621,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $27,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $10,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $682,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $56,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,452,000 | 2.8% |
| Through State - Other | $514,000 | 1.0% |
| Direct - Other | $448,000 | 0.9% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $44,974,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $26,914,000 | 59.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $15,501,000 | 34.5% |
| Student Support | $2,001,000 | 3.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $4,427,000 | 8.5% |
| General Administration Support | $990,000 | 1.9% |
| School Administration Support | $2,321,000 | 4.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,517,000 | 6.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,466,000 | 2.8% |
| Other Support Services | $779,000 | 1.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,559,000 | 5.7% |
| Food Services | $2,444,000 | 4.7% |
| Enterprise Operations | $115,000 | 0.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 80.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 389 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 65 | 3.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Van Buren School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 11
- Students: 5,955
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 397
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School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| BUTTERFIELD TRAIL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
319 North 12 St
Van Buren, AR Public | 7-9 | 700 | 11.9 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
913 North 24 St
Van Buren, AR Public | 5-6 | 422 | 14.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CITY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
301 Mt Vista Ave
Van Buren, AR Public | KG-4 | 267 | 12.7 |  Review This School |
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| COLEMAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
821 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR Public | 7-9 | 677 | 11.3 | Review This School |
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| J. J. IZARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
501 North 24 St
Van Buren, AR Public | KG-4 | 372 | 13.3 | Review This School |
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| JAMES R. TATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
406 Catcher Rd
Van Buren, AR Public | PK-4 | 458 | 14.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
400 North 19 St
Van Buren, AR Public | PK-4 | 287 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
120 Northridge Dr
Van Buren, AR Public | 5-6 | 555 | 17.3 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
605 Parkview St
Van Buren, AR Public | KG-4 | 469 | 15.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| RENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
720 Rena Rd
Van Buren, AR Public | KG-4 | 494 | 17.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2001 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR Public | 10-12 | 1,221 | 13.3 | Review This School |
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