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James R. Tate Elementary School

Van Buren, Arkansas · Grades PreK to 5 · Van Buren School District

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About James R. Tate Elementary School

James R. Tate Elementary School is a public school in Van Buren, Arkansas, serving pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 459 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Van Buren. With about 25.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18.3 students per teacher. Van Buren School District runs 10 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area close to an urban area, in Crawford County. Families comparing options will find 9 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	406 Catcher Road, Van Buren, AR 72956
Phone	(479) 471-3130
School district	Van Buren School District
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	459
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	25.1
Students per teacher	18.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Crawford County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 051341001369). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Central Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Van Buren · 3.5 mi King Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Van Buren · 3.5 mi Van Buren High SchoolPublic · Grades 10 to 12Van Buren · 4 mi Butterfield Trail Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Van Buren · 4 mi Joshua AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 5Van Buren · 4 mi Parkview Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Van Buren · 4.5 mi Alma High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Alma, AR · 4.6 mi Van Buren Freshman AcademyPublic · Grades 9Van Buren · 4.6 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does James R. Tate Elementary School serve?

James R. Tate Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend James R. Tate Elementary School?

James R. Tate Elementary School reported 459 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James R. Tate Elementary School?

About 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 459 students and 25.1 teachers in federal data.

Is James R. Tate Elementary School a public or charter school?

James R. Tate Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is James R. Tate Elementary School in?

James R. Tate Elementary School is part of Van Buren School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ar/van-buren-school-district/

Where is James R. Tate Elementary School located?

James R. Tate Elementary School is at 406 Catcher Road, Van Buren, AR 72956. The phone number is (479) 471-3130.

How many other schools are near James R. Tate Elementary School?

There are 9 other schools within 5 miles of James R. Tate Elementary School in our directory.