Van Buren School District (VBSD) is located in Van Buren, Arkansas. As of the 2005–6 school year, there were 5,932 students enrolled and employed over 600 regular employees and over 100 substitute employees.

History

Merle Dickerson served as the superintendent until her June 2014 resignation; Kerry Schneider therefore became interim superintendent.

Schools

As of 2015, VBSD had six elementary schools (K-5), two middle schools (6-8), one junior high schools (9) and one high school (10-12).

High schools

Junior High/Middle Schools

Elementary schools

Statistics

According to the Annual Statistical Report for 2002–3 released by the Arkansas Department of Education, the VBSD covered approximately 110 sqmi. Its Average Daily Attendance (ADA) was 5,162.25 students which had increased by 3.1% over the previous 5 years. It transported an average of 3,706.37 students via the bus system. It was assessed at $260,015,517 with a district debt of $19,189,387 and a borrowing power of 51,014,803.

Human Resources

The Van Buren School District is one of the largest employers in the city of Van Buren employing over 600 regular employees and over 100 substitute employees.

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