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:
24th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,384 Help


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 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.5%
Hispanic:
3.0%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Genoa Central Elementary School ranks better than 95.2% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.5%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Genoa Central Elementary School is 15.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 4th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2005 59.35 177th 411 56.9%
2006 61.86 172nd 402 57.2%
2007 63.88 168th 440 61.8%
2008 66.97 160th 439 63.6%
2009 68.34 141st 445 68.3%
2010 80.97 50th 457 89.1%
2011 60.61 215th 471 54.4%
2012 69.75 132nd 468 71.8%
2013 81.55 47th 476 90.1%
2014 89.91 13th 471 97.2%
2015 81.38 64th 466 86.3%
2016 86.03 30th 494 93.9%
2017 88.05 28th 485 94.2%
2018 89.49 33rd 480 93.1%
2019 90.81 27th 488 94.5%
2021 94.85 14th 496 97.2%
2022 94.12 11th 487 97.7%
2023 93.62 14th 492 97.2%
2024 92.83 24th 497 95.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 Not Specified Total
1988 409 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1989 426 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 426
1990 434 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1991 439 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1992 404 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1993 441 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1994 438 0 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 452
1995 495 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1996 495 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1997 338 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1998 376 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1999 367 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2000 373 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2001 378 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2002 364 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2003 364 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2004 372 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2005 403 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2006 412 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2007 386 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2008 373 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2009 383 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2010 400 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 403
2011 393 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 397
2012 389 0 0 3 0 5 9 0 406
2013 414 0 0 1 0 4 11 0 430
2014 414 0 0 4 0 2 11 0 431
2015 434 0 0 6 0 2 6 0 448
2016 450 2 1 5 0 1 5 0 464
2017 390 2 1 6 0 1 4 0 404
2018 391 1 0 6 0 0 7 0 405
2019 427 2 1 6 1 0 5 0 442
2020 422 1 1 4 1 0 3 0 432
2021 398 5 1 3 2 0 5 0 414
2022 429 5 2 11 1 0 4 0 452
2023 347 2 2 11 0 0 9 0 371

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 27th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 14th 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)8787.9
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English (Genoa Central School District)8787.9
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Genoa Central Elementary School)8380.3
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Genoa Central School District)8380.3
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Genoa Central Elementary School)6055
 5%
   3rd Grade Science (Genoa Central School District)6055
 5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Genoa Central Elementary School)5653.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Genoa Central School District)5653.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Genoa Central Elementary School)91.593.6
 2.1%
   4th Grade English (Genoa Central School District)91.593.6
 2.1%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.662.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Genoa Central Elementary School)80.882.2
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Genoa Central School District)80.882.2
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.842
 11.8%
4th Grade Science (Genoa Central Elementary School)57.481
 23.6%
   4th Grade Science (Genoa Central School District)57.481
 23.6%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.340.8
 1.5%
4th Grade Reading (Genoa Central Elementary School)72.383.5
 11.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Genoa Central School District)72.383.5
 11.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.341.9
 3.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students442371
 16.1%
African American22
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic611
 83.3%
Pacific Islander00
White427347
 18.7%
Two or More Races59
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50%40.2%
 9.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Genoa Central Elementary School

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

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

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

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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