King Elementary School

About King Elementary School

King Elementary School is a public school located in a small town in the Midwest. It is part of a larger school district that is committed to providing quality education to its students. King Elementary School offers a variety of programs and activities to engage students and help them reach their full potential. The school has a strong focus on academics, with a rigorous curriculum that includes reading, math, science, and social studies. In addition, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art. The school also has a strong focus on community involvement, with regular volunteer opportunities and events. King Elementary School is committed to creating an environment that is both nurturing and challenging, and is dedicated to helping students reach their highest potential.

Address:	400 N 19th St Van Buren, AR 72956
Phone:	(479) 474-2661
Site:	www.vbsd.us
Grades:	Pre-K – 5
Enrollment:	418 students

Overview King Elementary School

King Elementary School serves 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
King Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on King Elementary School

King Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of King Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.