Public School Review - Established 2003

Charleston Elementary School vs. County Line Elementary School

Should you attend Charleston Elementary School or County Line Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Charleston Elementary School
11 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
County Line Elementary School
12092 W State Hwy 22
Branch, AR 72928
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Charleston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Charleston 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 58% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
County Line Elementary School in Branch, AR has a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, which is approximately equal to the district average and slightly higher than some nearby schools such as Charleston Elementary (1:14).
Math proficiency at the school was 40–44% in 2023, which is higher than the state average of 39% but has declined from 70–74% in 2019, showing a downward trend in recent years.
Reading proficiency stands at 40–44%, approximately equal to the state average of 40%, but significantly lower than earlier levels above 60% in 2019, indicating a notable decline.
Science proficiency was 40–44% in 2022, higher than the state average of 36%, with a slight decrease from 45–49% in 2021.
Enrollment remained stable around 302 students with approximately 99% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch in 2023, reflecting a high socioeconomic need population that has increased from 47% in 2018.
Overall school ranking has declined from #68 in 2019 to #368 in 2023, signaling a decrease in performance relative to other Arkansas elementary schools.
Grades Offered
K-7
K-6
Total Students
462 students
302 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Charleston Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at County Line Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Charleston Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at County Line Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Charleston Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at County Line Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Charleston Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charleston School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at County Line Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the County Line School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#158 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
#368 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Charleston Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of County Line Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in AR)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charleston Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charleston School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at County Line Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the County Line School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charleston Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charleston School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at County Line Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the County Line School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charleston Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charleston School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at County Line Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the County Line School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Charleston Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of County Line Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
59
39
Grade 1 Students
60
36
Grade 2 Students
81
50
Grade 3 Students
64
46
Grade 4 Students
65
39
Grade 5 Students
71
49
Grade 6 Students
62
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Charleston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Charleston School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at County Line Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the County Line School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Charleston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charleston School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at County Line Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the County Line School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Charleston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charleston School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at County Line Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the County Line School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Charleston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charleston School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at County Line Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the County Line School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
93%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Charleston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charleston School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at County Line Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the County Line School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Charleston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charleston School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at County Line Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the County Line School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Charleston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charleston School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of County Line Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the County Line School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Charleston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charleston School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at County Line Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the County Line School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Charleston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charleston School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at County Line Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the County Line School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE