- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Van Buren, AR
Rena Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rena Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051341000061
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rena Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Van Buren · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rena Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rena Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Van Buren, AR.
School address
District: Van Buren School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051341000061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Rena Elementary School shrank from 439 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 051341000061 · Van Buren, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 19.7:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Buren High School (1,232 students)
Rena Elementary School shrank from 439 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Rena 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 414
Rena Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Rena Elementary School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rena Elementary School compares
Rena Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 45% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 54% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.7%
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 13.3%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Rena 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 Rena 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butterfield Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Freshman Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. J. Izard Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rena 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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rena Elementary School
How many students attend Rena Elementary School?
Rena Elementary School has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Van Buren, AR. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rena Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rena Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 45% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rena Elementary School?
27.1% of students at Rena Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rena Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rena Elementary School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Van Buren, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rena Elementary School?
Rena 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 Rena Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Van Buren?
By Resource Investment Index, Rena Elementary School ranks #2 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 Rena 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.