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#479 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 46% in state
Based on limited data
Vaughn Elementary
Elementary School · Bentonville School District · Bentonville, AR
A Bentonville School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5301 SW BARRON ROAD, Bentonville, AR 72713
- Math 62% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Vaughn Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vaughn Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,088/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bentonville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,752
Median home value
$355,000
Median rent
$1,302/mo
College educated
58.3%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72713; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Way Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Hope Academy of Nwa ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Osage Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–4 | 3.1 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Willowbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–4 | 3.3 mi | 628 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bentonville School District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #24 of 24
- District spending per student
- $12,377NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vaughn Elementary is listed in BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vaughn Elementary
Vaughn Elementary is a public elementary school in Bentonville, AR, part of Bentonville School District, serving approximately 669 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #479 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (2025 ATLAS) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ATLAS).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vaughn Elementary
What grades does Vaughn Elementary serve?
Vaughn Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Vaughn Elementary?
Vaughn Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 669 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vaughn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vaughn Elementary is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vaughn Elementary rank in AR?
Vaughn Elementary ranks #479 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Vaughn Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Vaughn Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Vaughn Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vaughn Elementary has 62% math proficiency (2025 ATLAS) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ATLAS).
Is Vaughn Elementary a charter school?
No, Vaughn Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vaughn Elementary a Title I school?
No, Vaughn Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vaughn Elementary?
22.4% of students at Vaughn Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 669
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (479) 254-5500
- Area population (ZIP 72713)
- 26,293
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72713; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ATLAS; directory SY 2023–24
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