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Drew Central Elem. School vs. Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Drew Central Elem. School
250 University Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School
210 Ashley St
Star City, AR 71667
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Drew Central Elem. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Serving 620 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-5
Total Students
489 students
620 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Drew Central Elem. School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Drew Central Elem. School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Drew Central Elem. School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Drew Central Elem. School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Drew Central School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Star City School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#649 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
#786 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Drew Central Elem. School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in AR)
27%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Drew Central Elem. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Drew Central School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Star City School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
24%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Drew Central Elem. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Drew Central School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Star City School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
19%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Drew Central Elem. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Drew Central School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Star City School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Drew Central Elem. School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
88
102
Grade 1 Students
101
97
Grade 2 Students
90
110
Grade 3 Students
115
98
Grade 4 Students
95
104
Grade 5 Students
-
109

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Drew Central Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Drew Central School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Star City School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Drew Central Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Drew Central School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Star City School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Drew Central Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Drew Central School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Star City School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
24%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Drew Central Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Drew Central School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Star City School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
67%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Drew Central Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Drew Central School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Star City School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Drew Central Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Drew Central School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Star City School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.49
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Drew Central Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Drew Central School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Star City School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Drew Central Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Drew Central School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Star City School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
(14-15 School Year Data)
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Drew Central Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Drew Central School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Star City School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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