White County Central Elementary School

Summary:

White County Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Judsonia, AR, serving grades PK-6 with 554 students. It is part of the White County Central School District, which is ranked 38 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 4-star rating.

White County Central Elementary School has consistently improved its statewide ranking over the past several years, moving from the bottom 25% of Arkansas elementary schools in 2013-2014 to the top 18% in 2023-2024. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics are significantly higher than the state averages, with 49.4% of students proficient or better compared to the state's 33.8% in ELA and Math. In specific grade levels, White County Central Elementary excels, with 6th-grade students performing 23.4 percentage points above the state average in ELA and 12.7 percentage points above in Math. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.9, which is below the state average.

While White County Central Elementary School outperforms most of the nearby schools, such as Augusta Elementary, Midland Elementary, and Kensett Elementary, it is still behind Westside Elementary School in the Searcy School District, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, reaching 67.51% in the 2022-2023 school year, is a notable achievement given the research showing that poverty can be a significant barrier to academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3259 Hwy 157
       Judsonia, AR  72081


(501) 729-4292

District: White County Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
88th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,542 Help


Students who attend White County Central Elementary School usually attend:

High:    White County Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  554

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.2%
Hispanic:
6.1%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.5% Help


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Compare Details White County Central Elementary School ranks better than 82.3% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White County Central Elementary School is 14.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at White County Central Elementary School is $8,542.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

White County Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks White County Central School District 38th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for White County Central Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 54.61 213th 411 48.2%
2006 56.65 202nd 402 49.8%
2007 67.58 141st 440 68.0%
2008 64.59 174th 439 60.4%
2009 66.64 156th 445 64.9%
2010 52.57 264th 457 42.2%
2011 49.46 284th 471 39.7%
2012 39.98 353rd 468 24.6%
2013 38.72 346th 476 27.3%
2014 37.26 354th 471 24.8%
2015 32.43 338th 466 27.5%
2016 28.15 397th 494 19.6%
2017 20.27 419th 485 13.6%
2018 22.43 400th 480 16.7%
2019 35.16 349th 488 28.5%
2021 44.16 302nd 496 39.1%
2022 45.26 296th 487 39.2%
2023 58.21 217th 492 55.9%
2024 78.29 88th 497 82.3%
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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 White County 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 286 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1989 271 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 272
1990 280 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1991 280 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1992 296 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1993 312 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1994 297 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1995 323 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1996 323 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1997 335 0 0 3 6 n/a n/a 0 344
1998 304 0 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 310
1999 320 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 323
2000 323 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2001 326 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 331
2002 311 1 0 15 2 n/a n/a 0 329
2003 311 1 0 15 2 n/a n/a 0 329
2004 329 2 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 351
2005 347 3 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 370
2006 357 3 0 21 4 n/a n/a 0 385
2007 362 2 0 32 3 n/a n/a 0 399
2008 392 4 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2009 396 3 0 36 4 n/a n/a 0 439
2010 399 4 0 34 5 0 1 0 443
2011 382 1 0 37 4 0 1 0 425
2012 366 2 0 40 3 0 1 0 412
2013 368 2 0 45 3 0 3 0 421
2014 365 2 0 45 0 0 12 0 424
2015 359 0 0 52 0 0 10 0 421
2016 363 0 0 57 0 0 12 0 432
2017 365 2 0 51 1 0 13 0 432
2018 374 3 0 54 1 0 16 0 448
2019 396 1 0 55 1 0 12 0 465
2020 464 2 0 39 1 0 10 0 516
2021 460 2 0 41 1 0 10 0 514
2022 473 1 0 39 2 0 8 0 523
2023 505 0 0 34 1 0 14 0 554

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 White County Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 288 18.4 15.6 n/a
1989 272 23.0 11.8 n/a
1990 280 20.0 14.0 31.8
1991 280 19.1 14.6 35
1992 298 19.0 15.6 34.9
1993 312 18.7 16.7 38.8
1994 297 19.1 15.5 27.9
1995 328 19.5 16.8 35.1
1996 328 19.5 16.8 35.1
1997 344 21.2 16.2 35.2
1998 310 21.2 14.6 32.6
1999 323 17.1 18.9 45.8
2000 328 23.0 14.3 45.4
2001 331 22.0 15.0 51.4
2002 329 23.0 14.3 54.1
2003 329 23.0 14.3 54.1
2004 351 27.0 13.0 52.7
2005 370 30.0 12.3 55.9
2006 385 29.0 13.3 48.1
2007 399 34.0 11.7 53.6
2008 428 32.0 13.4 52.1
2009 439 30.0 14.6 53.1
2010 443 35.2 13.4 59.4
2011 425 31.1 13.6 69.6
2012 412 30.5 13.4 74.3
2013 421 30.4 13.8 74.1
2014 424 32.9 12.8 75.9
2015 421 32.0 13.1 75.3
2016 432 31.0 13.9 74.5
2017 432 30.2 14.2 37
2018 448 31.3 14.2 46
2019 465 33.1 14.0 70.5
2020 516 35.5 14.5 68
2021 514 34.4 14.9 59.9
2022 523 39.7 13.1 61.8
2023 554 36.9 14.9 67.5

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 White County Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 288 18.4 15.6 n/a
1989 272 23.0 11.8 n/a
1990 280 20.0 14.0 31.8
1991 280 19.1 14.6 35
1992 298 19.0 15.6 34.9
1993 312 18.7 16.7 38.8
1994 297 19.1 15.5 27.9
1995 328 19.5 16.8 35.1
1996 328 19.5 16.8 35.1
1997 344 21.2 16.2 35.2
1998 310 21.2 14.6 32.6
1999 323 17.1 18.9 45.8
2000 328 23.0 14.3 45.4
2001 331 22.0 15.0 51.4
2002 329 23.0 14.3 54.1
2003 329 23.0 14.3 54.1
2004 351 27.0 13.0 52.7
2005 370 30.0 12.3 55.9
2006 385 29.0 13.3 48.1
2007 399 34.0 11.7 53.6
2008 428 32.0 13.4 52.1
2009 439 30.0 14.6 53.1
2010 443 35.2 13.4 59.4
2011 425 31.1 13.6 69.6
2012 412 30.5 13.4 74.3
2013 421 30.4 13.8 74.1
2014 424 32.9 12.8 75.9
2015 421 32.0 13.1 75.3
2016 432 31.0 13.9 74.5
2017 432 30.2 14.2 37
2018 448 31.3 14.2 46
2019 465 33.1 14.0 70.5
2020 516 35.5 14.5 68
2021 514 34.4 14.9 59.9
2022 523 39.7 13.1 61.8
2023 554 36.9 14.9 67.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for White County Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,572 (18.4%) $6,970 (81.6%) $8,542

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on White County Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 349th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 217th of 492 Elementary schools
 27.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (White County Central Elementary School)70.270.5
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English (White County Central School District)70.270.5
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (White County Central Elementary School)70.260.5
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Math (White County Central School District)70.260.5
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (White County Central Elementary School)36.239.4
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Science (White County Central School District)36.239.4
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (White County Central Elementary School)44.740.8
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (White County Central School District)44.740.8
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (White County Central Elementary School)5950.9
 8.1%
   4th Grade English (White County Central School District)5950.9
 8.1%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (White County Central Elementary School)39.338.6
 0.7%
   4th Grade Math (White County Central School District)39.338.6
 0.7%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (White County Central Elementary School)24.333.3
 9%
   4th Grade Science (White County Central School District)24.333.3
 9%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (White County Central Elementary School)30.328.1
 2.2%
   4th Grade Reading (White County Central School District)30.328.1
 2.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (White County Central Elementary School)78.270.5
 7.7%
   5th Grade English (White County Central School District)78.270.5
 7.7%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (White County Central Elementary School)38.139.4
 1.3%
   5th Grade Math (White County Central School District)38.139.4
 1.3%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (White County Central Elementary School)32.746.5
 13.8%
   5th Grade Science (White County Central School District)32.746.5
 13.8%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (White County Central Elementary School)32.739.4
 6.7%
   5th Grade Reading (White County Central School District)32.739.4
 6.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (White County Central Elementary School)64.966
 1.1%
   6th Grade English (White County Central School District)64.966
 1.1%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (White County Central Elementary School)35.151.1
 16%
   6th Grade Math (White County Central School District)35.151.1
 16%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (White County Central Elementary School)36.955.3
 18.4%
   6th Grade Science (White County Central School District)36.955.3
 18.4%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (White County Central Elementary School)36.940.4
 3.5%
   6th Grade Reading (White County Central School District)36.940.4
 3.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students465554
 19.1%
African American10
 100%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic5534
 38.2%
Pacific Islander00
White396505
 27.5%
Two or More Races1214
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.5%67.5%
 3%


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White County Central Elementary School ranks 88th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 554 students attended White County Central Elementary School.

Students who attend White County Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : White County Central High School

Students at White County Central Elementary School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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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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