JAMES R. TATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.vbsd.us/schools/tate-elementary-scho

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James R. Tate Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Van Buren, Arkansas, serving students within the Van Buren School District. Situated at 406 Catcher Road, the school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its elementary-aged population, focusing on student growth, literacy, and core educational standards. As part of the larger Van Buren school system, Tate Elementary works to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their transition to middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes community involvement and academic development, utilizing the district’s broader resources to ensure students have access to well-rounded educational opportunities. Parents and community members can stay updated on school activities, academic calendars, and district policies through the official Van Buren School District website at [vbsd.us](http://www.vbsd.us). The school serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, striving to maintain high expectations in a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.

459

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES R. TATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	85
Black	7
Asian	4
Two or More	41
American Indian	3

White
319 (69.5%)
Hispanic
85 (18.5%)
Two or More
41 (8.9%)
Black
7 (1.5%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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)471-3130
Website:	http://www.vbsd.us/schools/tate-elementary-scho
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 66