Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cutter-morning Star Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hot Springs National Park, AR, covering approximately 31.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching a maximum of 7.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cutter-morning Star Elementary School's student population of 357 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
Average Class Size
13 students
School Rankings
Cutter-morning Star Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cutter-morning Star Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#530 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
2%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
69%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 09/26/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cutter-morning Star Elementary School's ranking?
Cutter-morning Star Elementary School is ranked #530 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Cutter-morning Star Elementary School often compared to?
Cutter-morning Star Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fountain Lake Elementary School, Lakeside Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Cutter-morning Star Elementary School?
357 students attend Cutter-morning Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Cutter-morning Star Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cutter-morning Star Elementary School?
Cutter-morning Star Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cutter-morning Star Elementary School offer ?
Cutter-morning Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cutter-morning Star Elementary School part of?
Cutter-morning Star Elementary School is part of Cutter Morning Star School District.
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