Rena Elementary School in Van Buren, Arkansas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Rena Elementary School is a suburban public school in Van Buren, Arkansas that is part of Van Buren School District. It serves 419 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.8:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

419 Students

25 Teachers

720 Rena Rd

Van Buren, AR 72956 View local requests

https://www.vbsd.us/schools/rena-elementary-school

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Rena Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Burns

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Rena Elementary School Demographics

49%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

16%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Rena Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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