How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Benton School District | Van Buren School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benton, Arkansas | Van Buren, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 5,904 | 5,911 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 14.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Benton School District | Van Buren School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,367 | $11,315 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.2% | 21.6% |
| State Revenue | 53.6% | 49.4% |
| Local Revenue | 34.2% | 28.9% |
Benton School District
Federal State Local
Van Buren School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Benton School District | Van Buren School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.2% | 64.3% |
| African American | 12.5% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% | 20.0% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 11.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.7% | 49.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Benton School District | Van Buren School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 19 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 543.4:1 | 397.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.5% | 28.3% |
School Types
Benton School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Van Buren School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 11
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.