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Central Elementary School

801 Deaderick Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Central Elementary School serves 725 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 725 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 68%
  • : 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 725 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
725 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (AR)
(10-11)
68%
76%
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 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
62%
73%
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 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
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
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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
95%
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
3%
59%
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
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.10
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%
54%
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 (11-12)
8%
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 2011-12 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% AR state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
725 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Central Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, 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 Forrest City School District.

School Reviews
1   3/25/2020
They are a corporate punishment school with low academic levels and if they would get the heartless people they call teachers OUT, they could contribute to the overall school score. The best teachers, teach from the heart!
- Posted by Parent - Guess

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 725 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 68%
  • : 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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