Central Elementary School (Closed 2020)

605 W Fourth St
Corning, AR 72422
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 254 students in grades 3-6, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(18-19)
50%
47%
(18-19)
47%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
96%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
254 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Central Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Corning School District.

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