Buffalo Is.
Central West Elementary School in Monette, AR serves 240 students from pre–kindergarten through 4th grade, with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, which has remained stable over recent years.
Math proficiency is 40%, which is approximately equal to the state average of 39% but lower than the district average of 44%, showing a decline from higher past levels near 90% in 2014.
Reading proficiency stands at 45%, higher than the state average of 40% but lower than the district average of 49%, with a notable drop from 90% proficiency in 2014.
Science proficiency is 40%, higher than the state average of 36% but below the district average of 47%, indicating modest improvement in recent years.
Enrollment has decreased from 265 students in 2018 to 240 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch declined from 21% to 20%, representing minor demographic shifts in this rural Arkansas elementary school.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
80%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School?
240 students attend Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School?
Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School part of?
Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School is part of Buffalo Is. Central School District.
