Where is VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY located?

VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY is a urban school in VAN BUREN, AR.

What is the student-teacher ratio at VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY?

The student-teacher ratio at VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY is 13.4:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in VAN BUREN, AR?

Schools in VAN BUREN include VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the VAN BUREN area.

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VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY — School Calendar 2026-27

VAN BUREN, Arkansas|VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

VAN BUREN, AR 72956

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School Profile

Grades

Enrollment

470

Student:Teacher

13.4:1

Locale

Suburban

District

VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Econ. Disadvantaged

62.3%

Phone

(479)471-3160

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

42%

67th percentile in AR

Math Proficiency

30%

37th percentile in AR

Chronic Absenteeism

21.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

62 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

6 test takers

Athletics

10 sports, 10 teams

130 participants

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

442

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

28.86

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.81999999

Social Workers

0.50999999

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)

468

Current enrollment

Stable(+6% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY

Enrollment at VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY stands at 470 students. The school is a institution in the local district.

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