Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch.

2801 Spring St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50% in AR
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch.'s student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
360 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. ranks within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AR)
#458 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
14%
14%
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Black
2%
20%
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White
75%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch.'s ranking?
Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. is ranked #458 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. often compared to?
Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch.is often viewed alongside schools like Fountain Lake Elementary School, Lakeside Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch.?
360 students attend Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch.?
Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. offer ?
Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. part of?
Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. is part of Cutter-Morning Star School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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