- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Van Buren, AR
Parkview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parkview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051341001371
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkview Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Van Buren · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Van Buren, AR.
School address
District: Van Buren School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051341001371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Parkview Elementary School grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 051341001371 · Van Buren, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 18.2:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Buren High School (1,232 students)
Parkview Elementary School grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Parkview 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
Parkview Elementary School
437 students
What this shows Parkview Elementary School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkview Elementary School compares
Parkview Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 28% | 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
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 87% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
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
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 14.6%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Parkview 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 Parkview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butterfield Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Freshman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. J. Izard Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkview 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
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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkview Elementary School
How many students attend Parkview Elementary School?
Parkview Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Van Buren, AR. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 34% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkview Elementary School?
42.4% of students at Parkview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parkview Elementary School is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Van Buren, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkview Elementary School?
Parkview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Parkview Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Van Buren?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview Elementary School ranks #1 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 Parkview 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.