CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.vbsd.us/schools/central-elementary-s

466 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

J. J. Izard Elementary School is a public school located in Van Buren, Arkansas, and is part of the Van Buren School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment centered on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By aligning with the district’s broader educational mission, J. J. Izard focuses on providing a supportive foundation for elementary-aged children as they progress through their primary school years.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, aiming to equip students with the essential skills necessary for future academic success. Beyond core curriculum subjects, the school encourages community involvement and strives to maintain a positive atmosphere that values both student achievement and personal responsibility. For families seeking more specific information regarding programs, school calendars, or enrollment, the official Van Buren School District website at [vbsd.us](http://www.vbsd.us) serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative details.

466

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	74
Black	14
Asian	8
Two or More	68
American Indian	6

White
296 (63.5%)
Hispanic
74 (15.9%)
Two or More
68 (14.6%)
Black
14 (3.0%)
Asian
8 (1.7%)
American Indian
6 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)474-7059
Website:	http://www.vbsd.us/schools/central-elementary-s
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 78