Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Center Valley Elem. School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center Valley Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Center Valley Elem. School's student population of 404 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Center Valley Elem. School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Valley Elem. School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#137 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
1%
19%
White
81%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Valley Elem. School's ranking?
Center Valley Elem. School is ranked #137 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Center Valley Elem. School often compared to?
Center Valley Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dover Elementary School, Sequoyah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Center Valley Elem. School?
404 students attend Center Valley Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Center Valley Elem. School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Valley Elem. School?
Center Valley Elem. School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Center Valley Elem. School offer ?
Center Valley Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Center Valley Elem. School part of?
Center Valley Elem. School is part of Russellville School District.
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