CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary No virtual instruction CHARLESTON, AR Grades PK–06 Rural: Distant N SchoolScore™ C (64)
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CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHARLESTON, AR 72933
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ C (64)
502
Students
31.3
Teachers
16:1
Student:Teacher
(479)965-2460
Phone
http://tigers.wsc.k12.ar.us
Website

CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school administered by the CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT district in CHARLESTON, ARKANSAS, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 502 students enrolled; a 16:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arkansas Elementary School Average
Enrollment
502.0
State avg: 426.0
▲ 18% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.02:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▲ 1% worse
Free Lunch %
51.2%
State avg: 71.2%
▼ 28% better
School Details
School Name
CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NCESSCH ID
050420000157
State School ID
AR-2402000-2402006
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
125 WEST MAIN
City
CHARLESTON
State
Arkansas
ZIP Code
72933
County
Franklin County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
0504
State Leg. Upper
05026
State Leg. Lower
05046
Latitude
35.29644
Longitude
-94.04677
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
502
Total Students
👩‍🏫
31.3
Teachers FTE
📐
16:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
31.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)31.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 257 51.2%
Not Applicable 54 10.8%
District Info
District Name
CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
LEAID
0504200
State LEA ID
AR-2402000
Phone
(479)965-7160
Website
http://tigers.wsc.k12.ar.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Charleston
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$10,336K
Federal Revenue
$1,681K
State Revenue
$5,854K
Local Revenue
$2,801K
Total Expenditure
$10,102K
Instruction Exp.
$5,627K
Support Services
$3,049K
Other Current Exp.
$585K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1
CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL
CHARLESTON · High
0.2 mi
2
COUNTY LINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BRANCH · Elementary
7.2 mi
3
COUNTY LINE HIGH SCHOOL
BRANCH · High
7.4 mi
4
LAVACA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LAVACA · Elementary
7.4 mi
5
LAVACA MIDDLE SCHOOL
LAVACA · Middle
7.6 mi
6
LAVACA HIGH SCHOOL
LAVACA · High
7.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
502 students are enrolled at CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 31.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16:1.
What grades does CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades PK through 06.
Is CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a charter school?
CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is not a charter school.
What metro area is CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located in?
CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL belong to?
CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of the CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT school district.
How much does CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
The CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT district spends approximately $20,123,506 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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