- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Van Buren, AR
King Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for King Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051341001099
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Van Buren · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
King Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Van Buren, AR.
School address
District: Van Buren School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051341001099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
King Elementary School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 051341001099 · Van Buren, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 16.2:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Buren High School (1,232 students)
King Elementary School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
King 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
- J. J. Izard El 466
J. J. Izard Elementary School
466 students
- This school 437
King Elementary School
437 students
What this shows King Elementary School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How King Elementary School compares
King 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▼ 0% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 73% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.4%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
Two or More 15.6%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, King Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 King 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Freshman Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. J. Izard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King 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
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Nationwide other 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about King Elementary School
How many students attend King Elementary School?
King Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Van Buren, AR. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at King Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at King Elementary School?
59.1% of students at King Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at King Elementary School is White at 41.0% of enrollment, in Van Buren, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King Elementary School?
King Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does King Elementary School rank among schools in Van Buren?
By Resource Investment Index, King Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Van Buren on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Buren School District?
Besides King 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.