Rena Elementary School

About Rena Elementary School

Rena Elementary School is a public K-5 school located in the heart of the city. It is a diverse school, with students from all walks of life. The school offers a variety of educational opportunities for students, such as a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, as well as a wide range of extracurricular activities.
Rena Elementary has a dedicated faculty and staff who strive to provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environment. The school has a variety of programs and services to help students reach their full potential. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as chess, robotics, and music.
Rena Elementary is committed to providing a high-quality education to all students. The school also has a strong focus on developing strong relationships between students, staff, and parents. The school works hard to create an inclusive and caring atmosphere, where all students feel safe and respected.
Rena Elementary is a great place for students to learn and grow. With a strong focus on academics and extracurricular activities, students are sure to have a great experience at Rena Elementary.

Address:	720 Rena Rd Van Buren, AR 72956
Phone:	(479) 471-3190
Site:	www.vbsd.us
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	364 students

Overview Rena Elementary School

Rena Elementary School serves 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Rena Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (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 46% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Rena Elementary School

Rena Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Rena Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.