Drew Central Elementary School
Tel:
(870)367-6893
- Drew Central Elementary School serves 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Drew Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Drew Central Elementary School's student population of 464 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 464 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Drew Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Drew Central Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #652 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 13% |
| Black | 28% | 21% |
| White | 63% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Drew Central School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Drew Central Elementary School is Drew Central High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Drew Central Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Drew Central Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Monticello Drew Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 303 students
0.0 miles
250 University Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870)367-6076 0.0 9-12 303 - Monticello Drew Central Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 311 students
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250 University Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870)367-5235 0.0 5-8 311 - Monticello Monticello Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 509 students
0.2 miles
1037 Scogin Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870)367-4010 0.2 PK-3 509 - Monticello Monticello Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 479 students
1.2 miles
280 Clyde Ross Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870)367-4030 1.2 3-5 479 - Monticello Monticello High School Grades: 1-12 | 644 students
1.3 miles
390 Clyde Ross Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870)367-4050 1.3 1-12 644
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