Central Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students (19-20)
267 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)3%
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)6%
13%
Black
(19-20)41%
20%
White
(19-20)48%
61%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
46%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Central Primary School?
267 students attend Central Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Central Primary School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Central Primary School offer ?
Central Primary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Central Primary School part of?
Central Primary School is part of Arkadelphia School District.
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