Serving 729 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Central Park At Morning Star ranks in the top 10% 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% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Park At Morning Star ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Central Park At Morning Star's student population of 729 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
729 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central Park At Morning Star ranks within the top 10% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Park At Morning Star is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 993 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
3%
20%
White
68%
59%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Park At Morning Star's ranking?
Central Park At Morning Star is ranked #80 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Central Park At Morning Star often compared to?
Central Park At Morning Staris often viewed alongside schools like Willowbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Central Park At Morning Star?
729 students attend Central Park At Morning Star.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Central Park At Morning Star students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Park At Morning Star?
Central Park At Morning Star has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Park At Morning Star offer ?
Central Park At Morning Star offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Central Park At Morning Star part of?
Central Park At Morning Star is part of Bentonville School District.
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