Van Buren School District, Arkansas

Van Buren School District is a unified school district in Crawford County, Arkansas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 33,928 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 112 sq mi (290 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
33,928 ± 1,054
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Crawford County
Land area
112 sq mi (290 km²)
Median household income
$62,811 ± $3,576
Median home value
$179,600 ± $15,977
Water area
5.97 sq mi (15.5 km²)
State
Arkansas
Census code (GEOID)
0513410
Coordinates (central point)
35.440495, -94.300810

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Van Buren School District, largest first

  1. Van Buren (city)23,763 people
  2. Kibler (city)1,085 people
  3. Dora (CDP)74 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Fort Smith Public Schools7.0 mi southwest
  2. Alma School District7.5 mi northeast
  3. Lavaca Public Schools9.8 mi southeast
  4. Roland Public Schools, Oklahoma10 mi west
  5. Cedarville School District17 mi north

These share a boundary with Van Buren School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Van Buren School District before you rely on it.

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