CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary No virtual instruction FORREST CITY, AR Grades PK–02 Town: Distant Forrest City, AR SchoolScore™ F (45.7)
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CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FORREST CITY, AR 72335
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–02 SchoolScore™ F (45.7)
713
Students
25.0
Teachers
28.5:1
Student:Teacher
(870)633-2141
Phone
http://mustang.grsc.k12.ar.us
Website

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school administered by the FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT district in FORREST CITY, ARKANSAS, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–02.

Key statistics: 713 students enrolled; a 28.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: 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
713.0
State avg: 426.0
▲ 67% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
28.54:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▲ 79% worse
Free Lunch %
100.0%
State avg: 71.2%
▲ 40% worse
School Details
School Name
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NCESSCH ID
050627001425
State School ID
AR-6201000-6201003
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
801 DEADERICK ROAD
City
FORREST CITY
State
Arkansas
ZIP Code
72335
County
St. Francis County
Metro Area
Forrest City, AR
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
0501
State Leg. Upper
05010
State Leg. Lower
05037
Latitude
35.02916
Longitude
-90.79887
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd
👥
713
Total Students
👩‍🏫
25.0
Teachers FTE
📐
28.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
25.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)25.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 713 100%
Not Applicable 328 46%
District Info
District Name
FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
LEAID
0506270
State LEA ID
AR-6201000
Phone
(870)633-1485
Website
http://mustang.grsc.k12.ar.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
FORREST CITY
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$40,879K
Federal Revenue
$17,683K
State Revenue
$15,438K
Local Revenue
$7,758K
Total Expenditure
$42,826K
Instruction Exp.
$15,150K
Support Services
$13,634K
Other Current Exp.
$2,327K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1
FORREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL
FORREST CITY · High
0.7 mi
2
FORREST CITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
FORREST CITY · Middle
0.8 mi
3
LINCOLN ACADEMY
FORREST CITY · Middle
0.8 mi
4
STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FORREST CITY · Elementary
1.3 mi
5
EAST ARKANSAS SECONDARY CAREER CENTER
FORRECT CITY · High
2 mi
6
PALESTINE-WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PALESTINE · Elementary
7.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
713 students are enrolled at CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 25.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 28.5:1.
What grades does CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades PK through 02.
Is CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a charter school?
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is not a charter school.
What metro area is CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located in?
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the Forrest City, AR metropolitan area.
What school district does CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL belong to?
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of the FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district.
How much does FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
The FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT district spends approximately $60,064,516 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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