How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Jonesboro School District | Van Buren School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jonesboro, Arkansas | Van Buren, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 6,709 | 5,911 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.3:1 | 14.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Jonesboro School District | Van Buren School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,604 | $11,315 |
| Federal Revenue | 25.4% | 21.6% |
| State Revenue | 49.3% | 49.4% |
| Local Revenue | 25.3% | 28.9% |
Jonesboro 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 | Jonesboro School District | Van Buren School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.9% | 64.3% |
| African American | 48.6% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% | 20.0% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 11.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 49.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Jonesboro School District | Van Buren School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 19 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 378.8:1 | 397.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.4% | 28.3% |
School Types
Jonesboro School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
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.