- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Van Buren, AR
Van Buren Freshman Academy
Federal NCES profile for Van Buren Freshman Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051341001631
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Buren Freshman Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Van Buren · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Buren Freshman Academy has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Freshman Academy ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Van Buren, AR.
School address
District: Van Buren School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051341001631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Van Buren Freshman Academy held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 051341001631 · Van Buren, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 14.2:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Buren High School (1,232 students)
Van Buren Freshman Academy held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Van Buren Freshman Academy 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
- This school 468
Van Buren Freshman Academy
468 students
- J. J. Izard El 466
J. J. Izard Elementary School
466 students
- James R. Tate 459
James R. Tate Elem. School
459 students
What this shows Van Buren Freshman Academy reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Buren Freshman Academy compares
Van Buren Freshman Academy 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 54% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.3%
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
$11,315
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 2.6%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Van Buren Freshman Academy is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Van Buren Freshman Academy 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butterfield Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. J. Izard Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James R. Tate Elem. School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Buren Freshman Academy'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
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high 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 (~468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Van Buren Freshman Academy
How many students attend Van Buren Freshman Academy?
Van Buren Freshman Academy has 468 students enrolled. It is a high school in Van Buren, AR. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Freshman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Freshman Academy is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Buren Freshman Academy?
41.8% of students at Van Buren Freshman Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Buren Freshman Academy?
The largest demographic group at Van Buren Freshman Academy is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Van Buren, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Buren Freshman Academy?
Van Buren Freshman Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Van Buren Freshman Academy rank among public schools in Van Buren?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Freshman Academy ranks #8 of 10 public 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 public schools in Van Buren on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Buren School District?
Besides Van Buren Freshman Academy, 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.