King Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Van Buren, Arkansas 72956 · Van Buren School District
#333 of 511 elementary schools in Arkansas
#33796 of 50,301 nationally
About King Elementary School
King Elementary School is a public elementary located in Van Buren, in the Van Buren School District school district of Arkansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 437 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 333rd of 511 ranked elementary schools in Arkansas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (61th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 437.
There are 10 schools in Van Buren; King Elementary School ranks 7th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)86.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for King Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near King Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Butterfield Trail Middle School
Van Buren · Public middle · Grades 6–8
557 students · 795 m away
Central Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students · 796 m away
Parkview Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students · 1.7 km away
Van Buren High School
Van Buren · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,232 students · 2.1 km away
Van Buren Freshman Academy
Van Buren · Public other · Grades 9–9
468 students · 2.4 km away
Oliver Springs Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students · 4.2 km away
Rena Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students · 4.3 km away
Spradling Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students · 4.4 km away
Northridge Middle School
Van Buren · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students · 4.5 km away
Harry C. Morrison Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students · 5.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arkansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Parkview Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students
Bob Folsom Elementary School
Farmington · Public elementary · Grades K–3
438 students
Holly Harshman Elementary School
Mena · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
438 students
Beebe Early Childhood
Beebe · Public elementary · Grades K–1
439 students
Hurricane Creek Elementary
Benton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
440 students
Frequently asked questions
Is King Elementary School a good school?
King Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 37.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #333 of 511 in Arkansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does King Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
King Elementary School ranks #333 of 511 elementary schools in Arkansas and #33796 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend King Elementary School?
King Elementary School had 437 students in 2025.
Is King Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
King Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near King Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of King Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.