At a glance
Reported students
647
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
631.5
Vaughn Elementary: 647 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
18.6:1 reported; state peer median 16:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Vaughn Elementary
Vaughn Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Bentonville. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Bentonville School District. NCES reports 647 students for 2024–25.
Among 510 elementary schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, above the Arkansas median of 16:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Vaughn Elementary
- 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.8%
- Hispanic19.9%
- Black2.3%
- Asian6.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Bentonville School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cooper Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
628 reported students
Willowbrook Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
671 reported students
Central Park at Morning Star
Elementary · Grades KG–04
604 reported students
Elm Tree Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
583 reported students
Evening Star Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
716 reported students
Centerton Gamble Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
725 reported students
Public schools near Vaughn Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osage Creek Elementary School Elementary · Bentonville School District | KG–04 | 551 | 3.1 mi |
| Willowbrook Elementary School Elementary · Bentonville School District | KG–04 | 671 | 3.3 mi |
| Evening Star Elementary School Elementary · Bentonville School District | KG–04 | 716 | 3.5 mi |
| Central Park at Morning Star Elementary · Bentonville School District | KG–04 | 604 | 3.5 mi |
| Centerton Gamble Elementary Elementary · Bentonville School District | KG–04 | 725 | 4.1 mi |
| Elm Tree Elementary School Elementary · Bentonville School District | KG–04 | 583 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Vaughn Elementary
What grades does Vaughn Elementary serve?
Vaughn Elementary reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bentonville School District.
How many students attend Vaughn Elementary?
Vaughn Elementary reported 647 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Vaughn Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 18.6:1, based on 647 students and 34.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 16:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Vaughn Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Vaughn Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bentonville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Vaughn Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Vaughn Elementary in?
Vaughn Elementary is part of Bentonville School District, based in Bentonville, AR, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Vaughn Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Osage Creek Elementary School (3.1 mi), Willowbrook Elementary School (3.3 mi), Evening Star Elementary School (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.