Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School
Tel:
(870) 486-2212
- Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School serves 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School's student population of 240 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 240 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #175 out of 1008 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 13% |
| Black | 1% | 20% |
| White | 80% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Buffalo Is. Central Sch. School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School is Buffalo Is. Central High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Buffalo Is. Central Junior High School (5.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Buffalo Is. Central East Elementary School (5.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Monette Buffalo Is. Central High School Grades: 10-12 | 172 students
0.1 miles
803 W Drew
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-5512 0.1 10-12 172 - Lake City Buffalo Is. Central East Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 201 students
5.9 miles
1100 Nelson St
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 539-6448 5.9 PK-6 201 - Leachville Buffalo Is. Central Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 178 students
5.9 miles
1 Mustang Dr
Leachville, AR 72438
(870) 539-6883 5.9 7-9 178 - Lake City Riverside High School Grades: 7-12 | 369 students
7.0 miles
601 Catfish Dr
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-4328 7.0 7-12 369 - Lake City Riverside West Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 276 students
7.6 miles
2001 Hwy 18
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-8222 7.6 PK-6 276
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