Central Elementary School (Closed 2020)

605 W Fourth St
Corning, AR 72422
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 254 students in grades 3-6, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
254 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(18-19)
50%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
47%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Central Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Central Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
96%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.08
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.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
254 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Central Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
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 3-6
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Corning School District.

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