VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT serves 5,911 students across 11 schools in Crawford County, Arkansas. The district experienced 3.7% enrollment growth in the prior year, indicating relative stability with modest expansion. With 401 teachers, the student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1 is comparable to state norms.

Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 37.7%, exceeding Arkansas's state average of 33.3% by approximately 4.4 percentage points. Reading proficiency of 33.7% similarly surpasses the state average of 31.1%. These metrics suggest slightly above-average academic outcomes for the district.

The student population reflects significant economic need, with 66.4% of students classified as economically disadvantaged. English learners comprise 10.5% of enrollment. Racial and ethnic composition is predominantly White at 62.9%, with Hispanic students representing 21.0%, Asian students 2.0%, and Black students 2.2%.

Financially, the district operates on a $68.8 million total budget. Per-pupil spending of $11,638 falls below the state average of $12,609 by approximately $971 per student. Revenue sources show reliance on state funding at 51.3%, supplemented by local revenue at 29.5% and federal funding at 19.3%. This funding structure reflects a typical suburban district pattern with moderate dependence on state and local resources.