OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary No virtual instruction VAN BUREN, AR Grades KG–05 Suburb: Midsize Fort Smith, AR-OK SchoolScore™ D (58.6)
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OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VAN BUREN, AR 72956
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ D (58.6)
441
Students
24.3
Teachers
18.1:1
Student:Teacher
(479)471-3120
Phone
http://www.vbsd.us/schools/oliver-sprin…
Website

OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school administered by the VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT district in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 441 students enrolled; a 18.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arkansas Elementary School Average
Enrollment
441.0
State avg: 426.0
▲ 4% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.15:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▲ 14% worse
Free Lunch %
53.7%
State avg: 71.2%
▼ 25% better
School Details
School Name
OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NCESSCH ID
051341001699
State School ID
AR-1705000-1705037
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
505 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE EAST
City
VAN BUREN
State
Arkansas
ZIP Code
72956
County
Crawford County
Metro Area
Fort Smith, AR-OK
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Midsize
Cong. District
0503
State Leg. Upper
05029
State Leg. Lower
05048
Latitude
35.47706
Longitude
-94.34863
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
441
Total Students
👩‍🏫
24.3
Teachers FTE
📐
18.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
24.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)24.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 237 53.7%
Not Applicable 40 9.1%
District Info
District Name
VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT
LEAID
0513410
State LEA ID
AR-1705000
Phone
(479)474-7942
Website
http://www.vbsd.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Van Buren
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$80,250K
Federal Revenue
$15,815K
State Revenue
$40,726K
Local Revenue
$23,709K
Total Expenditure
$85,512K
Instruction Exp.
$38,446K
Support Services
$24,317K
Other Current Exp.
$4,120K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1
RIVER VALLEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY
VAN BUREN · Other
0.5 mi
2
NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
VAN BUREN · Middle
0.6 mi
3
VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY
VAN BUREN · Secondary
1.2 mi
4
VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL
VAN BUREN · High
1.4 mi
5
RENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VAN BUREN · Elementary
1.5 mi
6
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VAN BUREN · Elementary
1.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
441 students are enrolled at OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 24.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1.
What grades does OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades KG through 05.
Is OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a charter school?
OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is not a charter school.
What metro area is OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located in?
OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metropolitan area.
What school district does OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL belong to?
OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of the VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT school district.
How much does VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
The VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT district spends approximately $193,904,762 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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