- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Van Buren, AR
J. J. Izard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J. J. Izard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051341001097
👥 S:T ratio 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. J. Izard Elementary School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Van Buren · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
J. J. Izard Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. J. Izard Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Van Buren, AR.
School address
District: Van Buren School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051341001097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
J. J. Izard Elementary School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 051341001097 · Van Buren, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 17.9:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Buren High School (1,232 students)
J. J. Izard Elementary School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
J. J. Izard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Van Buren High
Van Buren High School
1,232 students
- Northridge Mid
Northridge Middle School
713 students
- Butterfield Ju
Butterfield Junior High School
557 students
- Van Buren Fres 468
Van Buren Freshman Academy
468 students
- This school 466
J. J. Izard Elementary School
466 students
- James R. Tate 459
James R. Tate Elem. School
459 students
What this shows J. J. Izard Elementary School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. J. Izard Elementary School compares
J. J. Izard Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 86% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,315
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 14.6%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, J. J. Izard Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
District finance for Van Buren School District reports $11,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. J. Izard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butterfield Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Freshman Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James R. Tate Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. J. Izard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Van Buren
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. J. Izard Elementary School
How many students attend J. J. Izard Elementary School?
J. J. Izard Elementary School has 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Van Buren, AR. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. J. Izard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. J. Izard Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. J. Izard Elementary School?
63.3% of students at J. J. Izard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. J. Izard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J. J. Izard Elementary School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Van Buren, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. J. Izard Elementary School?
J. J. Izard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does J. J. Izard Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Van Buren?
By Resource Investment Index, J. J. Izard Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Van Buren, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Van Buren on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Buren School District?
Besides J. J. Izard Elementary School, Van Buren School District also operates Van Buren High School (1,232 students), Northridge Middle School (713 students), and Butterfield Junior High School (557 students). See the Van Buren School District district page for the complete list.