Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Center Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than 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 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Center Valley Elementary School serves the eastern part of Russellville, AR, covering an attendance zone of approximately 29.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Center Valley Elementary School's student population of 397 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Center Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Valley Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#121 out of 989 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Center Valley Elementary School is ranked #121 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Center Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Center Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sequoyah Elementary School, Dover Elementary School, Crawford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Center Valley Elementary School?
397 students attend Center Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Center Valley Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center Valley Elementary School?
Center Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Center Valley Elementary School offer ?
Center Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center Valley Elementary School part of?
Center Valley Elementary School is part of Russellville School District.
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