Charleston Elementary School

Summary:

Charleston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 454 students in grades K-7 in Charleston, Arkansas. It is part of the Charleston School District, which is ranked 43 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Charleston Elementary School generally performs better than the state average on standardized tests, especially in mathematics, with 42.2% of students proficient or better in ATLAS/Mathematics compared to the state average of 36.4%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6, compared to nearby schools ranging from 14.7 to 19.4. However, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (47.36%) compared to some nearby schools like Westwood Elementary (37.91%) and John P. Woods Elementary (43.33%).

While Charleston Elementary School performs better than some lower-ranked schools in the area, it lags behind the higher-performing schools like John P. Woods Elementary and Westwood Elementary. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 35th out of 471 Arkansas elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 220th out of 497 in 2023-2024. This suggests a need to investigate the factors contributing to this decline and implement strategies to improve student outcomes, potentially by addressing the impact of socioeconomic factors and ensuring adequate resources for the school.


Detail:

Public K-7

 11 Dale Bumpers Dr
       Charleston, AR  72933


(479) 965-2460

District: Charleston School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
220th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,382 Help


Students who attend Charleston Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Charleston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  454

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Hispanic:
2.4%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Charleston Elementary School ranks better than 55.7% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Charleston Elementary School ranks better than 82.4% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), Hispanic (2.4%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charleston Elementary School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charleston Elementary School is $8,382.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Charleston Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Charleston Elementary School 59th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Charleston Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Charleston School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleston School District 43rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Charleston Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 90.58 11th 411 97.3%
2006 86.51 27th 402 93.3%
2007 79.31 66th 440 85.0%
2008 74.16 100th 439 77.2%
2009 71.78 115th 445 74.2%
2010 78.98 68th 457 85.1%
2011 81.96 45th 471 90.4%
2012 80.33 45th 468 90.4%
2013 74.88 92nd 476 80.7%
2014 84.63 35th 471 92.6%
2015 60.97 152nd 466 67.4%
2016 66.73 134th 494 72.9%
2017 72.84 106th 485 78.1%
2018 74.92 105th 480 78.1%
2019 64.50 180th 488 63.1%
2021 72.42 119th 496 76.0%
2022 77.46 97th 487 80.1%
2023 70.84 141st 492 71.3%
2024 57.55 220th 497 55.7%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

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

Rank History for Charleston Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.71 59th 335 82.4%
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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 Charleston Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 351 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1989 377 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 380
1990 387 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1991 387 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1992 410 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1993 446 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 450
1994 422 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1995 409 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 412
1996 409 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 412
1997 434 3 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 442
1998 419 2 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 427
1999 425 3 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 441
2000 425 3 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2001 434 3 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 445
2002 439 3 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 447
2003 439 3 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 447
2004 456 1 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2005 468 0 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 479
2006 470 4 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2007 455 5 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 475
2008 488 4 9 6 7 n/a n/a 0 514
2009 456 5 11 12 4 n/a n/a 0 488
2010 418 4 10 15 1 0 5 0 453
2011 419 4 9 19 3 0 9 0 463
2012 412 4 5 19 3 0 9 0 452
2013 434 1 6 19 5 0 12 0 477
2014 441 2 6 23 5 0 18 0 495
2015 440 5 4 25 6 0 20 0 500
2016 458 2 5 24 5 0 21 0 515
2017 476 1 6 25 5 0 18 0 531
2018 475 2 2 20 6 0 20 0 525
2019 463 3 2 16 5 0 21 0 510
2020 461 1 3 19 5 0 16 0 505
2021 410 2 2 11 4 0 10 0 439
2022 418 2 2 9 3 0 12 0 446
2023 426 2 4 11 3 0 8 0 454

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 Charleston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 353 21.3 16.5 n/a
1989 380 23.0 16.5 n/a
1990 389 24.0 16.2 20.8
1991 391 23.3 16.7 16.6
1992 414 24.2 17.1 21.7
1993 450 23.9 18.8 20.2
1994 425 24.9 17.1 19.5
1995 412 26.0 15.8 22.6
1996 412 26.0 15.8 22.6
1997 442 26.6 16.6 22.6
1998 427 26.6 16.1 23.2
1999 441 25.3 17.4 32.9
2000 438 32.0 13.7 31.1
2001 445 30.0 14.8 30.3
2002 447 33.0 13.5 27.1
2003 447 33.0 13.5 27.1
2004 467 31.0 15.1 33.6
2005 479 34.0 14.1 32.4
2006 485 33.0 14.7 37.9
2007 475 34.0 14.0 38.3
2008 514 37.0 13.9 37.2
2009 488 35.0 13.9 42.6
2010 453 36.2 13.3 47.9
2011 463 30.8 15.0 47.5
2012 452 29.0 15.5 52.2
2013 477 31.6 15.0 53.9
2014 495 32.1 15.4 54.9
2015 500 32.0 15.6 51.8
2016 515 34.0 15.1 55.5
2017 531 33.5 15.8 30.5
2018 525 32.6 16.0 31.4
2019 510 29.5 17.2 55.1
2020 505 30.8 16.3 53.9
2021 439 31.4 13.9 54.2
2022 446 32.5 13.6 48.4
2023 454 33.1 13.6 47.4

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 Charleston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 353 21.3 16.5 n/a
1989 380 23.0 16.5 n/a
1990 389 24.0 16.2 20.8
1991 391 23.3 16.7 16.6
1992 414 24.2 17.1 21.7
1993 450 23.9 18.8 20.2
1994 425 24.9 17.1 19.5
1995 412 26.0 15.8 22.6
1996 412 26.0 15.8 22.6
1997 442 26.6 16.6 22.6
1998 427 26.6 16.1 23.2
1999 441 25.3 17.4 32.9
2000 438 32.0 13.7 31.1
2001 445 30.0 14.8 30.3
2002 447 33.0 13.5 27.1
2003 447 33.0 13.5 27.1
2004 467 31.0 15.1 33.6
2005 479 34.0 14.1 32.4
2006 485 33.0 14.7 37.9
2007 475 34.0 14.0 38.3
2008 514 37.0 13.9 37.2
2009 488 35.0 13.9 42.6
2010 453 36.2 13.3 47.9
2011 463 30.8 15.0 47.5
2012 452 29.0 15.5 52.2
2013 477 31.6 15.0 53.9
2014 495 32.1 15.4 54.9
2015 500 32.0 15.6 51.8
2016 515 34.0 15.1 55.5
2017 531 33.5 15.8 30.5
2018 525 32.6 16.0 31.4
2019 510 29.5 17.2 55.1
2020 505 30.8 16.3 53.9
2021 439 31.4 13.9 54.2
2022 446 32.5 13.6 48.4
2023 454 33.1 13.6 47.4

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 Charleston Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,482 (17.7%) $6,900 (82.3%) $8,382

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Charleston Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 180th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 141st of 492 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Charleston Elementary School)75.874.6
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English (Charleston School District)75.874.6
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Charleston Elementary School)71.253.9
 17.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Charleston School District)71.253.9
 17.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Charleston Elementary School)36.439.7
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Science (Charleston School District)36.439.7
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Charleston Elementary School)36.430.2
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Charleston School District)36.430.2
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Charleston Elementary School)87.165.7
 21.4%
   4th Grade English (Charleston School District)87.165.7
 21.4%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Charleston Elementary School)57.256.7
 0.5%
   4th Grade Math (Charleston School District)57.256.7
 0.5%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Charleston Elementary School)44.247.8
 3.6%
   4th Grade Science (Charleston School District)44.247.8
 3.6%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Charleston Elementary School)47.147.8
 0.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Charleston School District)47.147.8
 0.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Charleston Elementary School)79.378.7
 0.6%
   5th Grade English (Charleston School District)79.378.7
 0.6%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Charleston Elementary School)63.260.7
 2.5%
   5th Grade Math (Charleston School District)63.260.7
 2.5%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Charleston Elementary School)50.547.5
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Charleston School District)50.547.5
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Charleston Elementary School)50.639.4
 11.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Charleston School District)50.639.4
 11.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Charleston Elementary School)73.368.5
 4.8%
   6th Grade English (Charleston School District)73.368.5
 4.8%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Charleston Elementary School)74.662.9
 11.7%
   6th Grade Math (Charleston School District)74.662.9
 11.7%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Charleston Elementary School)41.344.5
 3.2%
   6th Grade Science (Charleston School District)41.344.5
 3.2%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Charleston Elementary School)37.355.5
 18.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Charleston School District)37.355.5
 18.2%
   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 Students510454
 11%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic1611
 31.3%
Pacific Islander00
White463426
 8%
Two or More Races218
 61.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.1%47.4%
 7.7%


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Charleston Elementary School ranks 220th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 454 students attended Charleston Elementary School.

Students who attend Charleston Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Charleston 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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