Central Park At Morning Star

Summary:

Central Park At Morning Star is an exceptional elementary school located in Bentonville, Arkansas, serving 537 students in grades K-4 and part of the highly-ranked Bentonville School District.

This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Arkansas, with proficiency rates in ATLAS/English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science that significantly exceed the state and district averages, often by 20-30 percentage points. On ACT Aspire assessments, Central Park At Morning Star's students outperform the state and district in English, Math, Science, and Reading, with proficiency rates 10-30 percentage points higher. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 12.85% to 24.42% over the past 3 years, compared to nearby schools like Vaughn Elementary (28.18%), Mary Mae Jones Elementary (47.98%), and Osage Creek Elementary (30.12%).

Central Park At Morning Star also stands out with its lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.3 to 18.7 over the past 3 years, compared to nearby schools. Additionally, the school spends $8,219 per student, which is lower than the spending at Mary Mae Jones Elementary ($9,679) and Osage Creek Elementary ($9,979). These factors suggest that Central Park At Morning Star is providing a high-quality education in a cost-effective manner, making it an attractive option for families in the Bentonville area.

Detail:

Public K-4

1400 SW Liberty Ave
Bentonville, AR 72712

(479) 696-3200

District: Bentonville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,219

Students who attend Central Park At Morning Star usually attend:

Middle:	J. William Fulbright Junior High School
High:	Bentonville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 537

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.0%

Asian:

15.8%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Park At Morning Star ranks better than 96.2% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 3^rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Bentonville School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.8. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67%), Asian (15.8%), Hispanic (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Park At Morning Star is 17.3. 6 elementary schools in the Bentonville School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Central Park At Morning Star employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Park At Morning Star is $8,219, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Bentonville School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Central Park At Morning Star was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bentonville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bentonville School District 8^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Park At Morning Star

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2007	88.42	16^th	440	96.4%
2008	91.37	9^th	439	97.9%
2009	89.00	13^th	445	97.1%
2010	89.81	12^th	457	97.4%
2011	87.69	13^th	471	97.2%
2012	87.12	14^th	468	97.0%
2013	86.73	16^th	476	96.6%
2014	88.50	18^th	471	96.2%
2015	95.59	10^th	466	97.9%
2016	93.14	9^th	494	98.2%
2017	93.94	12^th	485	97.5%
2018	95.00	7^th	480	98.5%
2019	93.11	14^th	488	97.1%
2021	85.31	48^th	496	90.3%
2022	87.21	38^th	487	92.2%
2023	89.87	31^st	492	93.7%
2024	94.80	19^th	497	96.2%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Central Park At Morning Star

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	439	7	27	54	10	n/a	n/a	537
2007	518	8	38	59	13	n/a	n/a	636
2008	617	10	52	48	11	n/a	n/a	738
2009	639	11	56	46	8	n/a	n/a	760
2010	706	12	75	71	7	1	32	904
2011	714	13	81	63	7	1	29	908
2012	735	16	86	63	5	1	31	937
2013	586	18	26	64	8	1	22	725
2014	670	28	26	69	9	0	27	829
2015	698	28	31	77	10	2	30	876
2016	674	27	40	76	9	2	33	861
2017	687	20	43	68	9	2	32	861
2018	686	20	41	58	13	2	39	859
2019	709	25	41	75	11	3	36	900
2020	547	25	37	82	11	6	30	738
2021	521	18	68	103	12	8	38	768
2022	494	25	41	114	8	12	35	729
2023	360	14	85	46	7	2	23	537

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Park At Morning Star

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	537	30.0	17.9	17.3
2007	636	38.0	16.7	15.9
2008	738	42.0	17.6	14.2
2009	760	41.0	18.5	10.1
2010	904	49.2	18.4	12.5
2011	908	51.0	17.8	9.7
2012	937	51.9	18.0	9.5
2013	725	38.7	18.7	18.2
2014	829	45.9	18.0	13.9
2015	876	49.0	17.8	13.7
2016	861	51.0	16.8	11.1
2017	861	46.7	18.4	6.6
2018	859	54.4	15.7	4.8
2019	900	44.7	20.1	8.6
2020	738	40.5	18.2	25.7
2021	768	41.0	18.7	23.7
2022	729	39.2	18.5	24.4
2023	537	31.0	17.3	12.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Park At Morning Star

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	537	30.0	17.9	17.3
2007	636	38.0	16.7	15.9
2008	738	42.0	17.6	14.2
2009	760	41.0	18.5	10.1
2010	904	49.2	18.4	12.5
2011	908	51.0	17.8	9.7
2012	937	51.9	18.0	9.5
2013	725	38.7	18.7	18.2
2014	829	45.9	18.0	13.9
2015	876	49.0	17.8	13.7
2016	861	51.0	16.8	11.1
2017	861	46.7	18.4	6.6
2018	859	54.4	15.7	4.8
2019	900	44.7	20.1	8.6
2020	738	40.5	18.2	25.7
2021	768	41.0	18.7	23.7
2022	729	39.2	18.5	24.4
2023	537	31.0	17.3	12.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Park At Morning Star

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,128 (13.7%)	$7,091 (86.3%)	$8,219

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Park At Morning Star

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 14^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 31^st of 492 Elementary schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Central Park At Morning Star)	90.3	85.7	4.6%
3rd Grade English (Bentonville School District)	83.3	78.4	4.9%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Central Park At Morning Star)	89.2	70.6	18.6%
3rd Grade Math (Bentonville School District)	76	70.5	5.5%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Central Park At Morning Star)	63.5	47.9	15.6%
3rd Grade Science (Bentonville School District)	53.9	50.2	3.7%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Central Park At Morning Star)	58.9	47	11.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)	51.4	48.9	2.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Central Park At Morning Star)	91.2	89	2.2%
4th Grade English (Bentonville School District)	85.5	81.2	4.3%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Central Park At Morning Star)	78.6	74.8	3.8%
4th Grade Math (Bentonville School District)	74.4	67.7	6.7%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Central Park At Morning Star)	61.5	60.5	1%
4th Grade Science (Bentonville School District)	59.8	56.7	3.1%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Central Park At Morning Star)	69.8	63.8	6%
4th Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)	63.7	59.4	4.3%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	900	537	40.3%
African American	25	14	44%
American Indian	11	7	36.4%
Asian	41	85	107.3%
Hispanic	75	46	38.7%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	709	360	49.2%
Two or More Races	36	23	36.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.6%	12.8%	4.3%

Schools Near Central Park At Morning Star

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)						ATLAS Reading (2024)						ATLAS Mathematics (2024)						ATLAS Science (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Park At Morning Star	Public	K-4	1400 SW Liberty Ave	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 696-3200	537	31	17.3	12.8%	360 (67.0%)	14 (2.6%)	46 (8.6%)	85 (15.8%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (4.3%)	94.8	19^th of 497 public elementary schools	96.2%		89.9	31^st of 492 public elementary schools	93.7%	12	64.6	61.9				63.1	62.6	59.8				61.0	66.7	63.8				65.0	53.5	60.6				57.5	$8,219	$1,128	$7,091
Willowbrook Elementary School	Public	K-4	1800 SW Gator Rd	Bentonville	72713	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 418-7300	597	46	12.9	6.2%	312 (52.3%)	16 (2.7%)	33 (5.5%)	196 (32.8%)	7 (1.2%)	6 (1.0%)	27 (4.5%)	95	18^th of 497 public elementary schools	96.4%		95.7	8^th of 492 public elementary schools	98.4%	10	69.5	51.8				60.4	66.7	50.8				58.5	79.6	70.3				74.8	73.4	60.1				66.7	$8,583	$1,128	$7,455
Osage Creek Elementary School	Public	K-4	3001 SW Featherston	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 286-5972	561	34	16.5	30.1%	337 (60.1%)	33 (5.9%)	54 (9.6%)	92 (16.4%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.7%)	62.6	186^th of 497 public elementary schools	62.6%		72.9	127^th of 492 public elementary schools	74.2%	59	42.9	32.2				37.0	39.4	33.6				36.2	52.6	44.2				48.0	47.4	35.3				40.7	$9,979	$1,763	$8,216
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Rogers	Public, Charter	K-6	800 S. Dodson Rd.	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 821-0382	514	34	15.1	3.5%	285 (55.4%)	10 (1.9%)	42 (8.2%)	162 (31.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.1%)	97.1	7^th of 497 public elementary schools	98.6%					(n/a)	61.7	63.0	70.3	69.5		66.1	61.8	63.5	68.8	73.6		66.9	69.1	62.6	73.5	85.9		72.7	63.2	54.6	61.0	73.6		63.1
Evening Star Elementary School	Public	K-4	9649 W. Pleasant Grove Rd.	Rogers	72756	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 360-7400	655	33	19.8	5.5%	560 (85.5%)	9 (1.4%)	36 (5.5%)	13 (2.0%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.4%)	99.1	2^nd of 497 public elementary schools	99.6%		96.7	4^th of 492 public elementary schools	99.2%	2	67.7	76.2				71.8	68.4	72.1				70.2	74.4	77.0				75.7	75.9	77.8				76.9
Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	590 S. Horsebarn Rd.	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Lisa Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 717-6464	277	25	11.2	32.9%	131 (47.3%)	17 (6.1%)	66 (23.8%)	36 (13.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.7%)	90.6	31^st of 497 public elementary schools	93.8%					(n/a)	48.2	48.9	59.3			52.3	55.6	51.1	62.9			56.9	50.0	62.2	68.5			60.1	55.5	57.8	64.8			59.4
Mary Mae Jones Elementary School	Public	K-4	500 SE 14th St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5930	471	30	15.7	48.0%	236 (50.1%)	35 (7.4%)	96 (20.4%)	50 (10.6%)	14 (3.0%)	17 (3.6%)	23 (4.9%)	68.2	149^th of 497 public elementary schools	70.0%		61.1	199^th of 492 public elementary schools	59.6%	50	42.1	41.9				42.0	46.1	38.3				42.1	41.6	38.3				39.9	50.5	41.5				45.9	$9,679	$1,473	$8,206
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville	Public, Charter	PK, KG-7	1300 Melissa Dr Ste 216	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(479) 715-6662	637	41	15.3	11.0%	192 (30.1%)	22 (3.5%)	32 (5.0%)	359 (56.4%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (3.8%)	95.6	16^th of 497 public elementary schools	96.8%		95.2	9^th of 492 public elementary schools	98.2%	7	61.3	52.8	71.8	58.8	66.6	61.4	62.5	52.7	69.6	60.4	68.4	61.5	61.3	69.6	70.8	83.3	73.6	69.4	59.4	60.3	69.6	64.8	84.2	63.9	$6,709	$266	$6,443
Founders Classical Academy Elementary Online	Public, Charter	K-6	1302 Melissa Dr	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 715-6676	4	1	7.6		1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Reagan Elementary School	Public	K-5	3904 W Olive St	Rogers	72756	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 631-3680	447	29	15.3	58.6%	207 (46.3%)	6 (1.3%)	155 (34.7%)	13 (2.9%)	4 (0.9%)	26 (5.8%)	36 (8.1%)	73.6	117^th of 497 public elementary schools	76.5%		59.2	213^th of 492 public elementary schools	56.7%	96	46.5	33.4	55.4			45.4	49.3	35.0	52.3			45.9	41.1	50.0	44.7			45.0	47.9	35.0	52.3			45.4	$9,138	$1,559	$7,579

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Park At Morning Star

Is Central Park At Morning Star a good school?

Yes! Central Park At Morning Star is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 19^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools.

What district is Central Park At Morning Star in?

Bentonville School District

How many students attend Central Park At Morning Star?

In the 2022-23 school year, 537 students attended Central Park At Morning Star.

What schools do graduates of Central Park At Morning Star attend?

Students who attend Central Park At Morning Star usually go on to attend:

Middle : J. William Fulbright Junior High School
High : Bentonville High School

What is the racial makeup of Central Park At Morning Star?

Students at Central Park At Morning Star are 67% White, 16% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

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