At a glance
Reported students
414
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
462.5
Rena Elementary School: 414 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
19.3:1 reported; state peer median 16:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 423
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about Rena Elementary School
Rena Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Van Buren. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Van Buren School District. NCES reports 414 students for 2024–25.
Among 510 elementary schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, 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 (67.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.2%). English learners represent 9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rena Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.43 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.4%
- Hispanic15.2%
- Black1.4%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.3%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Van Buren School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
King Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
437 reported students
Parkview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
437 reported students
Oliver Springs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
441 reported students
James R. Tate Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
459 reported students
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
466 reported students
Van Buren Freshman Academy
Other · Grades 09–09
468 reported students
Public schools near Rena Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Springs Elementary School Elementary · Van Buren School District | KG–05 | 441 | 1.5 mi |
| Parkview Elementary School Elementary · Van Buren School District | KG–05 | 437 | 1.7 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · Van Buren School District | KG–05 | 466 | 2.6 mi |
| King Elementary School Elementary · Van Buren School District | PK–05 | 437 | 2.7 mi |
| Harry C. Morrison Elementary School Elementary · Fort Smith School District | PK–05 | 493 | 2.8 mi |
| Spradling Elementary School Elementary · Fort Smith School District | KG–05 | 307 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rena Elementary School
What grades does Rena Elementary School serve?
Rena Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Van Buren School District.
How many students attend Rena Elementary School?
Rena Elementary School reported 414 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 423 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rena Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 19.3:1, based on 414 students and 21.43 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 Rena Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rena Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Van Buren School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rena Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.8% 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 Rena Elementary School in?
Rena Elementary School is part of Van Buren School District, based in Van Buren, AR, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rena Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oliver Springs Elementary School (1.5 mi), Parkview Elementary School (1.7 mi), Central Elementary School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.