BUFFALO IS. CENTRAL EAST ELEM.

BUFFALO IS. CENTRAL EAST ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BUFFALO ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in LEACHVILLE, AR with about 201 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, BUFFALO IS. CENTRAL EAST ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Buffalo Island Central (BIC) Elementary, located in Leachville, Arkansas, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Buffalo Island Central School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the comprehensive development of its students, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social growth. By utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards, the faculty works to prepare young learners for the transition into secondary education while encouraging a sense of community and school pride among its student body.

The school is an integral part of the local Leachville community, operating under the broader district mission to provide quality educational opportunities in a rural setting. Its digital presence, hosted at [bicschools.net](http://bicschools.net), serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access vital resources, including school calendars, academic policies, and district-wide updates. Through its emphasis on collaboration between teachers, students, and families, BIC Elementary strives to cultivate a positive educational experience that helps every student reach their full potential.

For more information, contact BUFFALO IS. CENTRAL EAST ELEM. at (870) 539-6448 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1100 NELSON ST
LEACHVILLE, AR 72438
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BUFFALO IS. CENTRAL EAST ELEM. is a public Title I school in LEACHVILLE, AR with about 201 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
201
Teachers:
16.54
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 201 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BUFFALO IS. CENTRAL EAST ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
77.1%
Hispanic/Latino
20.9%
Two or more races
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
Black or African American
0.5%

Female
44.8%
Male
55.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.