Castleberry Elementary School (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 71%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students (09-10)
584 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(09-10)
70-74%
75%
(09-10)
55-59%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)
7%
9%
Black
(09-10)
43%
22%
White
(09-10)
48%
65%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
2%
1%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
77%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% AR state average).
How many students attend Castleberry Elementary School?
584 students attend Castleberry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Castleberry Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Castleberry Elementary School offer ?
Castleberry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Castleberry Elementary School part of?
Castleberry Elementary School is part of Newport School District.

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