Serving 729 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Central Park At Morning Star ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
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 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- 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
Science 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 5% of all 997 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
#45 out of 997 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
3%
19%
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: 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 #45 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% 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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