Enrollment
466
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051341001097
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Van Buren · Resource Index
- 19
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J. J. Izard Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at J. J. Izard Elementary School
J. J. Izard Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Van Buren, Arkansas, enrolling 466 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Arkansas schools and 32% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 466 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 180 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #179, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Van Buren's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oliver Springs Elementary School (441 students): J. J. Izard Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 18.4:1).
Van Buren School District also operates Van Buren High School (1,232 students) and Northridge Middle School (713 students) alongside J. J. Izard Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J. J. Izard Elementary School compares
J. J. Izard Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,226
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Van Buren School District, which includes J. J. Izard Elementary School.
$11,226
Per student
-8%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 49.4%
Federal 21.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~466 students)
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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.
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 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is J. J. Izard Elementary School a good school?
J. J. Izard Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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