Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School
Tel:
(870)486-2212
- Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School serves 265 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 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School's student population of 265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 265 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School is 0.34, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #272 out of 999 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| Hispanic | 21% | 13% |
| White | 79% | 60% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Buffalo Is. Central Sch. Dist. School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 164 students
0.1 miles
803 W Drew
Monette, AR 72447
(870)486-5512 0.1 10-12 164 - Lake City Buffalo Is. Central East Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 186 students
5.9 miles
1100 Nelson St
Lake City, AR 72437
(870)539-6448 5.9 PK-6 186 - Leachville Buffalo Is. Central Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 168 students
5.9 miles
1 Mustang Dr
Leachville, AR 72438
(870)539-6883 5.9 7-9 168 - Lake City Riverside High School Grades: 7-12 | 382 students
7.0 miles
601 Catfish Dr
Lake City, AR 72437
(870)237-4328 7.0 7-12 382 - Lake City Riverside West Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 275 students
7.6 miles
2001 Hwy 18
Lake City, AR 72437
(870)237-8222 7.6 PK-6 275
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