CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Regular School · VAN BUREN, AR
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a regular school school in VAN BUREN, Arkansas, serving grades KG–05 with 466 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 18.4:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 296 | 64% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 74 | 16% |
| Two or more races | 68 | 15% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 3% |
| Asian | 8 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 466 | 238M / 228F |
English Language Learners: 43 (9% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 35-39% | 37.1% | 197 |
| Reading Proficiency | 25-29% | 36.8% | 197 |
| Science Proficiency | 25-29% | — | 196 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 466 | 100% |
Contact & Location
913 NORTH 24TH ST
VAN BUREN, AR 72956
Phone: (479)474-7059
http://www.vbsd.us/schools/central-elementary-sOther Schools in District
- JAMES R. TATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary
- KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary
- OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary
- PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary
- RENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary
- VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL High
- BUTTERFIELD TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL Middle
- NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 72956) → CensusDepth.com
- Arkansas population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Arkansas teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
051341001097
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD