Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School serves 904 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 76%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 73%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 904 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 904 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.22, 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) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 68% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 62% | 73% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 13% |
| Black | 88% | 20% |
| White | 8% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 8% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Forrest City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Central Elementary School is Forrest City High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Forrest City Junior High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Stewart Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Forrest City Forrest City High School Math: 10% | Reading: 18%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 693 students10
0.8 miles
467 Victoria St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1464 0.8 9-12 693 - Forrest City Forrest City Junior High School Math: 17% | Reading: 18%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 313 students10
0.9 miles
1133 N Division St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-3230 0.9 7-8 313 - Forrest City Stewart Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 561 students10
1.3 miles
625 Irving St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1365 1.3 3-5 561 - Forrest City East Arkansas Career Center Vocational School Grades: 9-12
1.4 miles
1700 New Castle Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-4480 1.4 9-12 n/a - Forrest City Lincoln Academy Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6 | 130 students10
1.5 miles
616 W Broadway Ave
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 261-1810 1.5 6 130
School Reviews
| 1 They are a corporate punishment school with low academic levels and if they would get the heartless people they call teachers OUT, they could contribute to the overall school score. The best teachers, teach from the heart! - Posted by Parent - Guess |
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