VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 2221 Pointer Trail in Van Buren, Arkansas, the Van Buren School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving a midsize suburban community within the greater Fort Smith metropolitan region. Encompassing 11 operational schools, the district provides a continuous educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as ungraded offerings. Across these facilities, the district serves 5,703 enrolled students, comprising 2,881 male and 2,822 female learners. The student population reflects a diverse demographic landscape, including 3,565 White, 1,244 Hispanic, 592 multiracial, 124 Black, 107 Asian, 62 American Indian, and 9 Pacific Islander students.

To support its student body, the district maintains a robust staff footprint totaling approximately 1,794.66 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This workforce includes 838.18 FTE teachers, 98.2 FTE instructional aides, and 858.28 FTE support personnel, ensuring comprehensive academic, administrative, and operational services throughout the district. Geographically situated within US Congressional District 3, State Senate District 29, and State House District 48, the district serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding area. Families, students, and researchers can engage directly with the district via phone at (479) 474-7942 or explore additional resources on its website at http://www.vbsd.us.
11
Total Schools
5,703
Total Students
838.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White3,565
Hispanic1,244
Black124
Asian107
Two or More592
American Indian62
Pacific Islander9
  • White
    3,565 (62.5%)
  • Hispanic
    1,244 (21.8%)
  • Two or More
    592 (10.4%)
  • Black
    124 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    107 (1.9%)
  • American Indian
    62 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle2
High1
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:11
Students:5,703*
Teachers (FTE):838.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.8
Schools in VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 11 Schools