Bright Star Elementary School in Doddridge, AR, has a stable enrollment of 80 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, which has remained consistent since 2004.
The school's graduation rate is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%, and this rate has remained stable over the last decade.
Math proficiency at Bright Star Elementary is 40%, which is approximately equal to the state average of 39%, but below the district average of 50%; proficiency levels have fluctuated without clear improvement from 2012 to 2023.
Reading proficiency is 45%, which is higher than the state average of 40% but below the district average of 57%; proficiency showed some decline compared to earlier years but stabilized around the mid–40s most recently.
Minority enrollment is low with 10% of students identifying as Black or Hispanic, and more than 70% identifying as White; 55% of students qualify for free lunch, marking a significant increase from 35% eligibility in 2003, indicating changes in the socioeconomic composition of the student body.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
80 students
Showing 1996–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 1996–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
Showing 1996–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
8%
19%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
57%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bright Star School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bright Star Elementary School?
80 students attend Bright Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bright Star Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bright Star Elementary School?
Bright Star Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bright Star Elementary School offer ?
Bright Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bright Star Elementary School part of?
Bright Star Elementary School is part of Bright Star School District.
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