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Van Buren R-I School District, Missouri

Van Buren R-I School District is a unified school district in Carter County and Reynolds County, Missouri, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 2,514 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 307 sq mi (795 km²) of land.

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Van Buren R-I School District in Missouri
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,514 ± 278
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Carter County88% of the district’s landReynolds County12% of the district’s land
Land area
307 sq mi (795 km²)
Median household income
$36,500 ± $15,267
Median home value
$134,700 ± $29,470
Water area
0.97 sq mi (2.52 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2930750
Coordinates (central point)
36.965305, -91.039324
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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 R-I School District, largest first

  1. Carter Township2,135 people
  2. Van Buren (town)1,161 people
  3. Pike Township183 people
  4. Kelly Township113 people
  5. Fremont (CDP)107 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. Winona R-III School District14 mi west
  2. East Carter County R-II School District15 mi east
  3. Southern Reynolds County R-II School District18 mi north
  4. Alton R-IV School District25 mi southwest
  5. Doniphan R-I School District25 mi southeast
  6. Clearwater R-I School District27 mi northeast

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

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