Drew Central Elem. School

250 University Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Drew Central Elem. 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 548 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Drew Central Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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School Overview

Drew Central Elem. School's student population of 548 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
548 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Drew Central Elem. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drew Central Elem. School is 0.52, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#789 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
36%
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20-24%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Drew Central Elem. School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
26%
20%
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White
64%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
9%
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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 Drew Central Elem. School's ranking?
Drew Central Elem. School is ranked #789 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Drew Central Elem. School often compared to?
Drew Central Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monticello Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School, Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Drew Central Elem. School?
548 students attend Drew Central Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Drew Central Elem. School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drew Central Elem. School?
Drew Central Elem. School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Drew Central Elem. School offer ?
Drew Central Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Drew Central Elem. School part of?
Drew Central Elem. School is part of Drew Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 548 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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