Van Buren Freshman Academy

Public, Alternative 9

 821 Pointer Trail
       Van Buren, AR  72956


(479) 471-3160

District: Van Buren School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,201 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  462

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.3%
Hispanic:
21.2%
Two or more races:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.8% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.3%), Hispanic (21.2%), two or more races (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Van Buren Freshman Academy is 13.7. (See more...)
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Compare Van Buren Freshman Academy employs 33.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Van Buren Freshman Academy is $9,201.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Van Buren Freshman Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Van Buren School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Buren School District 137th of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Van Buren Freshman Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 318 6 12 77 10 1 32 0 456
2018 268 11 11 91 10 0 31 0 422
2019 298 11 14 71 5 1 43 0 443
2020 307 10 16 81 4 0 24 0 442
2021 255 15 11 75 11 0 27 0 394
2022 298 12 7 92 8 0 25 0 442
2023 297 9 16 98 7 1 34 0 462

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Van Buren Freshman Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 456 36.3 12.5 31.4
2018 422 31.3 13.4 33.9
2019 443 34.2 12.9 60.3
2020 442 40.5 10.9 55.2
2021 394 32.2 12.2 41.4
2022 442 31.8 13.8 52
2023 462 33.5 13.7 55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Van Buren Freshman Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 456 36.3 12.5 31.4
2018 422 31.3 13.4 33.9
2019 443 34.2 12.9 60.3
2020 442 40.5 10.9 55.2
2021 394 32.2 12.2 41.4
2022 442 31.8 13.8 52
2023 462 33.5 13.7 55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Van Buren Freshman Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,285 (14.0%) $7,916 (86.0%) $9,201

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Van Buren Freshman Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English (Van Buren Freshman Academy)59.558.2
 1.3%
   9th Grade English (Van Buren School District)6057.9
 2.1%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Van Buren Freshman Academy)37.128.2
 8.9%
   9th Grade Math (Van Buren School District)37.528
 9.5%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Van Buren Freshman Academy)33.331.9
 1.4%
   9th Grade Science (Van Buren School District)33.731.5
 2.2%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Van Buren Freshman Academy)37.545.8
 8.3%
   9th Grade Reading (Van Buren School District)37.945.4
 7.5%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students443462
 4.3%
African American119
 18.2%
American Indian57
 40%
Asian1416
 14.3%
Hispanic7198
 38%
Pacific Islander11
White298297
 0.3%
Two or More Races4334
 20.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.3%55.8%
 4.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 462 students attended Van Buren Freshman Academy.

Students at Van Buren Freshman Academy are 64% White, 21% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas State Board of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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