Central Elementary School

101 Court St
Dumas, AR 71639
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Central Elementary School serves 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Central Elementary School's student population of 221 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
221 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
12%
15%
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Black
60%
19%
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White
24%
58%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central Elementary School?
221 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Central Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Dumas School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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