Carroll Smith Elementary School vs. Buffalo Island Central Elementary School
Should I attend Carroll Smith Elementary School or Buffalo Island Central Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carroll Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Buffalo Island Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 315 students in grades 1-4, Carroll Smith 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Buffalo Island Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-4
PK-6
Total Students
315 students
395 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#890 out of 993 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#162 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
40
Kindergarten Students
-
51
Grade 1 Students
82
65
Grade 2 Students
84
43
Grade 3 Students
91
47
Grade 4 Students
58
44
Grade 5 Students
-
45
Grade 6 Students
-
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
17%
% Black
81%
1%
% White
10%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.33
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
64%
12%