Central Elementary School vs Van Buren Freshman Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
Van Buren Freshman Academy
Van Buren · Public other · Grades 9–9
468 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Van Buren, Arkansas | Van Buren Freshman Academy Van Buren, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #393 of 511 | – |
| National rank | #38457 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–9 |
| Students | 466 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 36% |
| city | Van Buren | Van Buren |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Van Buren Freshman Academy does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 31%).
- •Van Buren Freshman Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 75.3%).
- •Van Buren Freshman Academy does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 18.6).
- •Van Buren Freshman Academy is the larger school with 468 students compared with 466.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary School better than Van Buren Freshman Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Elementary School and Van Buren Freshman Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Van Buren and Van Buren in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 466. Van Buren Freshman Academy: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Van Buren Freshman Academy rank in Arkansas?
Central Elementary School is 393rd of 511 and Van Buren Freshman Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).