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VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL

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VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL
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Van Buren R-1 School District
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vanburen.k12.mo.us
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Private
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Van Buren R-1 School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Van Buren, Missouri, operating an Early Learning Center (preschool), an Elementary School (K-6), and a Junior High and High School (7-12). The district serves students from preschool through grade 12 within its geographic catchment area in rural Carter County and offers programs including athletics (basketball, baseball, softball, cross country), agricultural education (FFA), vocational courses (Business, Art), the JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates) program, dual credit, K-12 counseling, special education, Title I support, and Title IX compliance. A student-produced publication called Bulldog Weekly and a corresponding Bulldog Times YouTube channel extend the journalism program into multimedia.

The district's technology stack is composed entirely of third-party vendor platforms rather than proprietary systems. Lumen serves as the Student Information System and parent/student portal; Edmentum's Plato provides online and alternative education coursework; Apptegy powers the district's website and mobile applications; MOCAP (Missouri Course Access Program) extends the course catalog through state-approved online providers; Nutrislice and My School Menus handle food service operations; and Google Drive hosts policy documents, calendars, and forms. The architecture is interoperable and integration-oriented rather than differentiated, prioritizing operational completeness over technical novelty.

As a Missouri political subdivision, the district charges no tuition and is funded through a combination of state education foundation aid, local property taxes, and federal grants. Governance rests with an elected Board of Education, with administrative leadership under Superintendent Amy Jackson, supported by separate principals for the elementary and secondary schools, a Special Education/Federal Programs Director, a Technology Director, and central office functions including bookkeeping, payroll, and transportation supervision. Enrollment is determined by residential address within district boundaries, making the district the sole public K-12 provider for local families.

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Van Buren R-1 School District is a public K-12 district in rural Van Buren, Missouri, operating preschool, elementary, and junior/senior high schools funded by state aid, local taxes, and federal grants, serving local families with comprehensive educational programs.

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11–50
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HeadquartersVan Buren, Missouri, United States
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Van Buren, Missouri
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United States
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North America
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Serves global market

Offices1 record

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Keyword5 values
K-12 public education, public school district, preschool programs, elementary education, secondary education
Industry2 codes
1Public K–12 Combined Schools
CodeEDAJAAAEPrimaryYes
2Public School Districts (K–12)
CodeEDADABAAPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Elementary and Secondary Schools6111
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Educational Services8200
Product category
K-12 Public Education
Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others
GTM typeB2C
B2C
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Services
Brand1 record
1Bulldogs
Description

Athletic teams and school mascot for Van Buren R-1 School District

vanburen.k12.mo.us
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Van Buren R-1 School District is a public K-12 school district that delivers preschool, elementary (K-6), and junior high/high school (7-12) education to students residing in its Missouri service area. The district supplements classroom instruction with athletics, counseling, special education, federal programs, food service, and student transportation. Core administrative operations are run from the central office, with the Lumen SIS, Edmentum Plato, and Apptegy platforms supporting records, online learning, and family communications.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Van Buren R-1 School District is a public K-12 school district operating three schools: Early Learning Center (Preschool), Elementary School (K-6), and Junior High/High School (7-12). The district provides comprehensive educational services including core academics, vocational programs (AG/FFA, Business, Technology), athletics, counseling, special education, Title I support, and alternative education through the Plato platform. Additional services include food service, health office, and a student-produced newspaper (Bulldog Weekly). The district operates a parent/student portal powered by Lumen for academic record access.

Product and service5 records
1Early Learning Center (Preschool)
CategoryPreschool education
Description

Preschool program operated by the district for pre-kindergarten age children residing in the Van Buren R-1 attendance area, providing early childhood education prior to kindergarten entry.

2Elementary School (K-6)
CategoryK-6 elementary education
Description

Public elementary education program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade, delivered at the district's elementary campus under the Elementary Principal.

3Junior High and High School (7-12)
CategorySecondary education (7-12)
Description

Combined junior high and high school program serving students in grades 7 through 12, including secondary academic instruction and athletics, under the JH/HS Principal.

4Special Education and Federal Programs
CategorySpecial education services
Description

Special education services and federally funded programs for eligible students, administered by the Special Education Director / Federal Programs Director.

5Student Transportation Services
CategoryStudent support services
Description

District-operated student transportation (bus) services for resident students to and from school, supervised by the Transportation Supervisor.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

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Peers10 records
1Alton R-IV School District
TypeDirect peer
Description

Small rural Missouri K-12 district in Oregon County operating a combined school. Comparable in enrollment scale, rural geography, and funding dependence on state aid and local taxes.

2Missouri Connections Academy
TypeEmerging player
Description

Statewide online K-12 school option in Missouri. Comparable as an alternative educational delivery model in Missouri, intersecting with Van Buren's use of Plato and MOCAP for online/alternative education.

3Winona R-III School District
TypeDirect peer
Description

Small rural Missouri public K-12 district in Shannon County. Directly comparable in district size, rural Missouri service area, and combined K-12 school structure.

4Summersville R-II School District
TypeDirect peer
Description

Small rural Missouri K-12 district in Texas County. Comparable in small-district scale, rural service area, and combined school configuration.

5Willow Springs R-IV School District
TypeDirect peer
Description

Small rural Missouri public K-12 district in Howell County. Comparable in district scale, rural service area, and K-12 combined school model.

6Doniphan R-IV School District
TypeDirect peer
Description

Small rural Missouri public K-12 school district serving Ripley County. Directly comparable in scale, rural Missouri footprint, K-12 combined school structure, and reliance on state/federal education funding.

7Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District
TypeDirect peer
Description

Small rural Missouri K-12 district in Shannon County. Comparable in scale, rural Missouri location, and combined K-12 structure similar to Van Buren R-1.

8Clearwater R-I School District
TypeDirect peer
Description

Small rural Missouri K-12 district in Reynolds County (neighboring Carter County where Van Buren is located). Comparable in scale, rural Ozark service area, and combined K-12 school structure.

9Cabool R-IV School District
TypeDirect peer
Description

Small rural Missouri K-12 district in Texas County. Comparable in scale, rural Missouri footprint, and reliance on similar state and federal funding mechanisms.

10Eminence R-I Schools
TypeDirect peer
Description

Small rural Missouri public K-12 district in Shannon County operating a combined school serving K-12 students. Comparable in enrollment scale, geographic isolation, and community-based funding model.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat3 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Segment1 record

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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No
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Integration8 records

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Profiles5 records

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VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL

K-12 Public Educationvanburen.k12.mo.us

Van Buren R-1 School District is a public K-12 district in rural Van Buren, Missouri, operating preschool, elementary, and junior/senior high schools funded by state aid, local taxes, and federal grants, serving local families with comprehensive educational programs.

What VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL does

Van Buren R-1 School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Van Buren, Missouri, operating an Early Learning Center (preschool), an Elementary School (K-6), and a Junior High and High School (7-12). The district serves students from preschool through grade 12 within its geographic catchment area in rural Carter County and offers programs including athletics (basketball, baseball, softball, cross country), agricultural education (FFA), vocational courses (Business, Art), the JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates) program, dual credit, K-12 counseling, special education, Title I support, and Title IX compliance. A student-produced publication called Bulldog Weekly and a corresponding Bulldog Times YouTube channel extend the journalism program into multimedia.

The district's technology stack is composed entirely of third-party vendor platforms rather than proprietary systems. Lumen serves as the Student Information System and parent/student portal; Edmentum's Plato provides online and alternative education coursework; Apptegy powers the district's website and mobile applications; MOCAP (Missouri Course Access Program) extends the course catalog through state-approved online providers; Nutrislice and My School Menus handle food service operations; and Google Drive hosts policy documents, calendars, and forms. The architecture is interoperable and integration-oriented rather than differentiated, prioritizing operational completeness over technical novelty.

As a Missouri political subdivision, the district charges no tuition and is funded through a combination of state education foundation aid, local property taxes, and federal grants. Governance rests with an elected Board of Education, with administrative leadership under Superintendent Amy Jackson, supported by separate principals for the elementary and secondary schools, a Special Education/Federal Programs Director, a Technology Director, and central office functions including bookkeeping, payroll, and transportation supervision. Enrollment is determined by residential address within district boundaries, making the district the sole public K-12 provider for local families.

VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL firmographics

Firmographics
Name
VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL
Legal name
Van Buren R-1 School District
Website
https://vanburen.k12.mo.us
Company type
Private
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Van Buren R-1 School District is a public K-12 district in rural Van Buren, Missouri, operating preschool, elementary, and junior/senior high schools funded by state aid, local taxes, and federal grants, serving local families with comprehensive educational programs.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL industry classification

Industry
Product category
K-12 Public Education
NAICS
Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)
SIC
Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry
Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)
akta.pro secondary industry
Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

  • K-12 public education
  • Public school district
  • Preschool programs
  • Elementary education
  • Secondary education

Where VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Van Buren, Missouri
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Van Buren R-1 School District is a public K-12 school district that delivers preschool, elementary (K-6), and junior high/high school (7-12) education to students residing in its Missouri service area. The district supplements classroom instruction with athletics, counseling, special education, federal programs, food service, and student transportation. Core administrative operations are run from the central office, with the Lumen SIS, Edmentum Plato, and Apptegy platforms supporting records, online learning, and family communications.

Product overview

Van Buren R-1 School District is a public K-12 school district operating three schools: Early Learning Center (Preschool), Elementary School (K-6), and Junior High/High School (7-12). The district provides comprehensive educational services including core academics, vocational programs (AG/FFA, Business, Technology), athletics, counseling, special education, Title I support, and alternative education through the Plato platform. Additional services include food service, health office, and a student-produced newspaper (Bulldog Weekly). The district operates a parent/student portal powered by Lumen for academic record access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Bulldogs: Athletic teams and school mascot for Van Buren R-1 School District

Products and services

  • Early Learning Center (Preschool) Preschool program operated by the district for pre-kindergarten age children residing in the Van Buren R-1 attendance area, providing early childhood education prior to kindergarten entry.
  • Elementary School (K-6) Public elementary education program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade, delivered at the district's elementary campus under the Elementary Principal.
  • Junior High and High School (7-12) Combined junior high and high school program serving students in grades 7 through 12, including secondary academic instruction and athletics, under the JH/HS Principal.
  • Special Education and Federal Programs Special education services and federally funded programs for eligible students, administered by the Special Education Director / Federal Programs Director.
  • Student Transportation Services District-operated student transportation (bus) services for resident students to and from school, supervised by the Transportation Supervisor.

Companies that use VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
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API docs
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Alton R-IV School District: Small rural Missouri K-12 district in Oregon County operating a combined school. Comparable in enrollment scale, rural geography, and funding dependence on state aid and local taxes.
  • Winona R-III School District: Small rural Missouri public K-12 district in Shannon County. Directly comparable in district size, rural Missouri service area, and combined K-12 school structure.
  • Summersville R-II School District: Small rural Missouri K-12 district in Texas County. Comparable in small-district scale, rural service area, and combined school configuration.
  • Willow Springs R-IV School District: Small rural Missouri public K-12 district in Howell County. Comparable in district scale, rural service area, and K-12 combined school model.
  • Doniphan R-IV School District: Small rural Missouri public K-12 school district serving Ripley County. Directly comparable in scale, rural Missouri footprint, K-12 combined school structure, and reliance on state/federal education funding.
  • Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District: Small rural Missouri K-12 district in Shannon County. Comparable in scale, rural Missouri location, and combined K-12 structure similar to Van Buren R-1.
  • Clearwater R-I School District: Small rural Missouri K-12 district in Reynolds County (neighboring Carter County where Van Buren is located). Comparable in scale, rural Ozark service area, and combined K-12 school structure.
  • Cabool R-IV School District: Small rural Missouri K-12 district in Texas County. Comparable in scale, rural Missouri footprint, and reliance on similar state and federal funding mechanisms.
  • Eminence R-I Schools: Small rural Missouri public K-12 district in Shannon County operating a combined school serving K-12 students. Comparable in enrollment scale, geographic isolation, and community-based funding model.

Emerging players

  • Missouri Connections Academy: Statewide online K-12 school option in Missouri. Comparable as an alternative educational delivery model in Missouri, intersecting with Van Buren's use of Plato and MOCAP for online/alternative education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL social profiles

Digital presence

VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL

What does VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL do?

Van Buren R-1 School District is a public K-12 school district that delivers preschool, elementary (K-6), and junior high/high school (7-12) education to students residing in its Missouri service area. The district supplements classroom instruction with athletics, counseling, special education, federal programs, food service, and student transportation. Core administrative operations are run from the central office, with the Lumen SIS, Edmentum Plato, and Apptegy platforms supporting records, online learning, and family communications.

Is VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL a public or private company?

VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL founded?

VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL based?

VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL is headquartered in Van Buren, Missouri, United States, in the North America region.

Who are VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Alton R-IV School District, Winona R-III School District, Summersville R-II School District, Willow Springs R-IV School District, Doniphan R-IV School District, Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District, Clearwater R-I School District, Cabool R-IV School District and Eminence R-I Schools. Missouri Connections Academy is listed as an emerging player.

Does VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL have an API?

No public API is recorded for VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL.

What industry is VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL in?

VAN BUREN R-1 SCHOOL's product category is K-12 Public Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAJAAAE, Public K–12 Combined Schools, with a secondary code of EDADABAA, Public School Districts (K–12). Its NAICS code is 6111 and its SIC code is 8200.

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