PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.vbsd.us/schools/parkview-elementary-

437 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Parkview Elementary School is a public school located in Van Buren, Arkansas, serving students as part of the Van Buren School District. Situated on Parkview Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood elementary school, it plays a key role in the local community by providing a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for their future academic endeavors.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Van Buren School District, which focuses on student success through high-quality instruction and a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and the community. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive resources and online portal (vbsd.us), Parkview Elementary aims to keep families informed and involved in their children's education. The school provides a traditional elementary experience that prioritizes both personal growth and core educational standards within the Van Buren area.

437

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	76
Black	9
Asian	4
Two or More	64
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
280 (64.1%)
Hispanic
76 (17.4%)
Two or More
64 (14.6%)
Black
9 (2.1%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)474-8730
Website:	http://www.vbsd.us/schools/parkview-elementary-
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 66

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 69