What grades does JAMES R. TATE ELEM. SCHOOL serve?

JAMES R. TATE ELEM. SCHOOL is a Primary school serving students in VAN BUREN, AR. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is JAMES R. TATE ELEM. SCHOOL located?

JAMES R. TATE ELEM. SCHOOL is located at VAN BUREN, AR in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at JAMES R. TATE ELEM. SCHOOL?

JAMES R. TATE ELEM. SCHOOL has a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1.

What schools are in VAN BUREN, AR?

VAN BUREN, AR is served by the local school district. JAMES R. TATE ELEM. SCHOOL is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Primary|VAN BUREN, Arkansas|VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

VAN BUREN, AR 72956

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

466

Student:Teacher

17.3:1

Locale

Rural

District

VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Econ. Disadvantaged

80.0%

Phone

(479)471-3130

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

25-29%

Math Proficiency

30-34%

Chronic Absenteeism

25.3%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

20 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.2:1

Worse than average in AR

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

387

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

28.29

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,315

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,504

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,576

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 20%State 51%Local 30%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$199,840

+3.5% 1yr+34.4% 5yr

Fort Smith, AR metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

28.3%

Below 150% poverty line

5.2%

Unemployment rate

8.9%

Uninsured residents

14.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

950

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

836

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

277 (33%)

Specific Learning Disability

185 (22%)

Other Health Impairment

143 (17%)

Intellectual Disability

118 (14%)

Autism

94 (11%)

Emotional Disturbance

3 (0%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

459

Current enrollment

Stable(+3% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about JAMES R. TATE ELEM. SCHOOL

As of the most recent data, 466 students are enrolled at JAMES R. TATE ELEM. SCHOOL. It is a Primary school within the local district.

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