Genoa Central Elementary School

Summary:

Genoa Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Texarkana, Arkansas, serving 371 students in grades K-3. This exceptional school consistently outperforms the state and local averages in academic proficiency, ranking among the top 30 elementary schools in Arkansas.

Genoa Central Elementary's academic performance is truly impressive, with 57.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 65.9% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 33.8% and 36.4%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking of 24 out of 497 schools places it in the top 5% of elementary schools in Arkansas. Additionally, Genoa Central Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.06% to 40.16% over the past three school years, and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 16.6, lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Genoa Central Elementary's performance stands out. While it outperforms the state averages, some nearby schools, such as Spring Hill Elementary and Lafayette County Elementary, have significantly lower academic proficiency rates. Even some public magnet schools within the Texarkana School District, such as North Heights Community School, Fairview Elementary, Edward D. Trice Elementary, and Vera Kilpatrick Elementary, have lower proficiency rates despite serving a more economically disadvantaged population. This suggests that Genoa Central Elementary's success is not solely dependent on higher per-student spending, but rather on effective instructional practices and a focus on student achievement.

Detail:

Public K-3

12018 Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854

(870) 653-2248

District: Genoa Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
24^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,384

Students who attend Genoa Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Gary E. Cobb Middle School
High:	Genoa Central High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 371

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.5%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Genoa Central Elementary School ranks better than 95.2% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.83. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.5%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Genoa Central Elementary School is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Genoa Central Elementary School employs 23.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Genoa Central Elementary School is $7,384.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Genoa Central Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Genoa Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Genoa Central School District 4^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Genoa Central Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	59.35	177^th	411	56.9%
2006	61.86	172^nd	402	57.2%
2007	63.88	168^th	440	61.8%
2008	66.97	160^th	439	63.6%
2009	68.34	141^st	445	68.3%
2010	80.97	50^th	457	89.1%
2011	60.61	215^th	471	54.4%
2012	69.75	132^nd	468	71.8%
2013	81.55	47^th	476	90.1%
2014	89.91	13^th	471	97.2%
2015	81.38	64^th	466	86.3%
2016	86.03	30^th	494	93.9%
2017	88.05	28^th	485	94.2%
2018	89.49	33^rd	480	93.1%
2019	90.81	27^th	488	94.5%
2021	94.85	14^th	496	97.2%
2022	94.12	11^th	487	97.7%
2023	93.62	14^th	492	97.2%
2024	92.83	24^th	497	95.2%

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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 Genoa Central Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	409	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	409
1989	426	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	426
1990	434	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	435
1991	439	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	439
1992	404	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	408
1993	441	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	445
1994	438	0	2	10	2	n/a	n/a	452
1995	495	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	495
1996	495	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	495
1997	338	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	342
1998	376	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	379
1999	367	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	367
2000	373	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	373
2001	378	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	378
2002	364	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	366
2003	364	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	366
2004	372	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	374
2005	403	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	405
2006	412	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	414
2007	386	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	389
2008	373	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	375
2009	383	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	387
2010	400	0	0	1	0	0	2	403
2011	393	0	0	1	0	1	2	397
2012	389	0	0	3	0	5	9	406
2013	414	0	0	1	0	4	11	430
2014	414	0	0	4	0	2	11	431
2015	434	0	0	6	0	2	6	448
2016	450	2	1	5	0	1	5	464
2017	390	2	1	6	0	1	4	404
2018	391	1	0	6	0	0	7	405
2019	427	2	1	6	1	0	5	442
2020	422	1	1	4	1	0	3	432
2021	398	5	1	3	2	0	5	414
2022	429	5	2	11	1	0	4	452
2023	347	2	2	11	0	0	9	371

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 Genoa Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	409	19.9	20.5	n/a
1989	426	26.0	16.3	n/a
1990	435	27.0	16.1	19.8
1991	439	26.0	16.8	21
1992	408	25.6	15.9	24.8
1993	445	25.6	17.4	24.7
1994	452	25.4	17.8	25.9
1995	495	27.3	18.1	27.3
1996	495	27.3	18.1	27.3
1997	342	20.4	16.8	24.9
1998	379	20.4	18.6	25.9
1999	367	19.2	19.1	35.7
2000	373	24.0	15.5	31.9
2001	378	23.0	16.4	35.4
2002	366	25.0	14.6	35.2
2003	366	25.0	14.6	35.2
2004	374	25.0	15.0	36.9
2005	405	28.0	14.5	37
2006	414	26.0	15.9	39.1
2007	389	29.0	13.4	38.6
2008	375	26.0	14.4	39.2
2009	387	26.0	14.9	40.6
2010	403	30.4	14.3	44.4
2011	397	27.9	14.2	44.1
2012	406	27.8	14.5	44.1
2013	430	29.5	14.5	46.5
2014	431	31.1	13.8	51
2015	448	29.0	15.4	46.4
2016	464	26.0	17.8	50.2
2017	404	26.0	15.5	23.8
2018	405	25.1	16.1	23.5
2019	442	26.2	16.8	50
2020	432	26.9	16.0	50
2021	414	27.5	15.0	39.4
2022	452	27.1	16.6	36.1
2023	371	23.4	15.8	40.2

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 Genoa Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	409	19.9	20.5	n/a
1989	426	26.0	16.3	n/a
1990	435	27.0	16.1	19.8
1991	439	26.0	16.8	21
1992	408	25.6	15.9	24.8
1993	445	25.6	17.4	24.7
1994	452	25.4	17.8	25.9
1995	495	27.3	18.1	27.3
1996	495	27.3	18.1	27.3
1997	342	20.4	16.8	24.9
1998	379	20.4	18.6	25.9
1999	367	19.2	19.1	35.7
2000	373	24.0	15.5	31.9
2001	378	23.0	16.4	35.4
2002	366	25.0	14.6	35.2
2003	366	25.0	14.6	35.2
2004	374	25.0	15.0	36.9
2005	405	28.0	14.5	37
2006	414	26.0	15.9	39.1
2007	389	29.0	13.4	38.6
2008	375	26.0	14.4	39.2
2009	387	26.0	14.9	40.6
2010	403	30.4	14.3	44.4
2011	397	27.9	14.2	44.1
2012	406	27.8	14.5	44.1
2013	430	29.5	14.5	46.5
2014	431	31.1	13.8	51
2015	448	29.0	15.4	46.4
2016	464	26.0	17.8	50.2
2017	404	26.0	15.5	23.8
2018	405	25.1	16.1	23.5
2019	442	26.2	16.8	50
2020	432	26.9	16.0	50
2021	414	27.5	15.0	39.4
2022	452	27.1	16.6	36.1
2023	371	23.4	15.8	40.2

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 Genoa Central Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$903 (12.2%)	$6,482 (87.8%)	$7,384

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Genoa Central Elementary School

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 27^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 14^th of 492 Elementary schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Genoa Central Elementary School)	87	87.9	0.9%
3rd Grade English (Genoa Central School District)	87	87.9	0.9%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Genoa Central Elementary School)	83	80.3	2.7%
3rd Grade Math (Genoa Central School District)	83	80.3	2.7%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Genoa Central Elementary School)	60	55	5%
3rd Grade Science (Genoa Central School District)	60	55	5%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Genoa Central Elementary School)	56	53.9	2.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Genoa Central School District)	56	53.9	2.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Genoa Central Elementary School)	91.5	93.6	2.1%
4th Grade English (Genoa Central School District)	91.5	93.6	2.1%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	62.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Genoa Central Elementary School)	80.8	82.2	1.4%
4th Grade Math (Genoa Central School District)	80.8	82.2	1.4%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	42	11.8%
4th Grade Science (Genoa Central Elementary School)	57.4	81	23.6%
4th Grade Science (Genoa Central School District)	57.4	81	23.6%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	40.8	1.5%
4th Grade Reading (Genoa Central Elementary School)	72.3	83.5	11.2%
4th Grade Reading (Genoa Central School District)	72.3	83.5	11.2%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	41.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	442	371	16.1%
African American	2	2
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	6	11	83.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	427	347	18.7%
Two or More Races	5	9	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50%	40.2%	9.8%

Schools Near Genoa Central Elementary School

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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 All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Genoa Central Elementary School	Public	K-3	12018 Hwy 196	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Genoa Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 653-2248	371	23	15.8	40.2%	347 (93.5%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (3.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	92.8	24^th of 497 public elementary schools	95.2%		93.6	14^th of 492 public elementary schools	97.2%	10	57.7				57.7	56.7				56.7	65.9				65.9	54.6				54.6	$7,384	$903	$6,482
Fouke Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	370 E Red Cut Rd	Fouke	71837	Miller County	Fouke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 653-4165	553	32	17.1	68.4%	507 (91.7%)	3 (0.5%)	17 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.9%)	40.1	314^th of 497 public elementary schools	36.8%		48.9	285^th of 492 public elementary schools	42.1%	29	23.0	29.5	33.9		28.6	25.7	30.6	36.9		30.8	33.8	21.1	46.2		32.0	31.1	23.1	35.4		29.0	$10,519	$2,104	$8,415
College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	1600 Forrest Street	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 772-0281	439	28	15.4	99.3%	94 (21.4%)	298 (67.9%)	25 (5.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.1%)	13.1	454^th of 497 public elementary schools	8.7%		10.4	454^th of 492 public elementary schools	7.7%		9.1	17.0	21.6		15.3	10.6	17.0	19.6		15.3	13.6	15.1	11.7		13.6	16.7	9.5	27.4		17.6
North Heights Community School	Public, Magnet	K-5	2118 East 35th Street	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 774-9241	241	14	17.2	100.0%	142 (58.9%)	75 (31.1%)	14 (5.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	79.5	82^nd of 497 public elementary schools	83.5%		74.1	121^st of 492 public elementary schools	75.4%	39	40.0	54.3	40.8		45.6	40.0	52.1	47.0		47.2	56.7	58.7	59.2		58.4	50.0	39.1	44.9		44.0
Fairview Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	801 E 16th St	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 774-9211	233	17	14.0	100.0%	96 (41.2%)	119 (51.1%)	14 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	36.5	338^th of 497 public elementary schools	32.0%		39.3	335^th of 492 public elementary schools	31.9%	3	18.5	30.0	30.5		26.3	21.1	30.0	27.8		26.3	13.2	27.5	50.0		29.8	21.1	37.5	33.3		30.7	$10,305	$1,726	$8,579
Edward D. Trice Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	4505 Pinson St	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 772-8431	476	34	13.9	99.8%	223 (46.8%)	204 (42.9%)	33 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.9%)	34.2	354^th of 497 public elementary schools	28.8%		46.7	301^st of 492 public elementary schools	38.8%	53	29.3	28.9	22.8		27.0	31.5	32.5	26.1		30.0	18.5	16.9	26.1		20.6	37.0	28.0	30.4		31.9	$9,020	$1,358	$7,662
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1002 E 35th St	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 774-9691	355	24	14.6	99.7%	49 (13.8%)	277 (78.0%)	6 (1.7%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.8%)	32.5	363^rd of 497 public elementary schools	27.0%		21.7	401^st of 492 public elementary schools	18.5%	38	30.7	28.6	22.0		27.2	32.3	28.6	23.7		28.2	27.4	11.1	18.7		19.0	37.1	27.0	28.8		31.0	$9,997	$1,878	$8,119
Lafayette County Elementary	Public	K-6	208 W 7th St	Lewisville	71845	Lafayette County	Lafayette County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 921-4275	264	20	13.2	100.0%	65 (24.6%)	175 (66.3%)	12 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)	15.4	442^nd of 497 public elementary schools	11.1%		10.6	451^st of 492 public elementary schools	8.3%	9	12.5	20.4	27.3	15.2	19.0	15.7	26.1	29.4	15.2	22.1	12.5	8.6	5.9	3.0	7.6	6.3	19.6	23.5	12.1	15.8	$12,169	$2,186	$9,983
Spring Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	633 Hwy 355 W	Hope	71801	Hempstead County	Spring Hill School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 722-7420	328	21	15.8	54.9%	290 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.5%)	56.6	226^th of 497 public elementary schools	54.5%		70.3	145^th of 492 public elementary schools	70.5%	81	36.1	35.5	37.1	52.7	40.8	34.0	37.8	37.0	50.9	40.3	29.8	26.7	13.0	30.9	24.9	38.3	22.3	50.0	49.0	40.8	$7,716	$1,103	$6,612

Frequently Asked Questions about Genoa Central Elementary School

How many students attend Genoa Central Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 371 students attended Genoa Central Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Genoa Central Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Genoa Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gary E. Cobb Middle School
High : Genoa Central High School

Is Genoa Central Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Genoa Central Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 24^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Genoa Central Elementary School?

Students at Genoa Central Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Genoa Central Elementary School in?

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