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Van Buren, AR vs La Junta, CO

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- La Junta spends 35.6% more per student than Van Buren.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.0% lower in La Junta than in Van Buren. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- La Junta had 2.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Van Buren
 Van Buren, ARLa Junta, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,351$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,693  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,509$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3654573
 Students per Counselor378  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Van Buren    2 Reviews
Kent · Van Buren, AR
Know what you want beforehand.
Over 4 years ago

We moved to Arkansas (and to Van Buren) 4 years ago from the metro Houston, Texas area. We were sick of the traffic and crime that comes with living in a large city.   More

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Abhd · Van Buren, AR
Arkansas
Over 18 years ago

I don't like Arkansas. It's pretty, but the pay sucks. Taxes are very high, and so are  More

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Reviews for La Junta    4 Reviews
Conrad · La Junta, CO
City of La Junta is not for any age.
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in La Junta CO for about 12 years and to be honest with you I have lived in a lot of palaces but by far this town is the worst! La Junta CO has nothing to  More

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Jodie · La Junta, CO
Living in La Junta
Over 6 years ago

I've lived here a lil' over 2 years. The people are very friendly, and the cost of living is low. However, the choices for a lot of things are very minimal. Only 2  More

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Karlyn · La Junta, CO
Amazed almost every day
Over 15 years ago

I'm amazed every day at the friendliness and cheerfulness of the people in La Junta, Colorado. This town offers the kind of old-fashioned atmosphere captured by Norman  More

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