Enrollment
466
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 051341001097
J. J. Izard Elementary School — Van Buren, AR
Federal NCES profile for J. J. Izard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Van Buren School District · Arkansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+35% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
J. J. Izard Elementary School reports 466 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% above the Arkansas state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 63.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 7% above the Arkansas average and 22% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Van Buren School District spends $13,458 per pupil district-wide, below the Arkansas average of $14,269 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.9% from local sources (property taxes), 49.4% from the state, and 21.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J. J. Izard Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arkansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 7% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 62% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
18.4:1
students per teacher
— 35% above state mean
Top 90% in Arkansas — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,458
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arkansas avg of $14,269
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 466 Top 62% in Arkansas — larger than 38% of 1,069 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 18.4:1 +35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 63.3% +7% vs state
NCES ID 051341001097
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.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.3%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Van Buren School District, which includes J. J. Izard Elementary School.
$13,458
Per student
-6%
vs Arkansas
Avg $14,269
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 18.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in VAN BUREN, AR.
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 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.