Van Buren School District

The Van Buren School District is located in Van Buren, AR and includes 11 schools that serve 5,955 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Van Buren School District spends $7,568 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Van Buren School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the AR state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Van Buren School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Van Buren School District, 10% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Van Buren School District serves 8% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.