GENOA CENTRAL ELEM. SCHOOL

GENOA CENTRAL ELEM. SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GENOA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in TEXARKANA, AR with about 405 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 25 teachers, GENOA CENTRAL ELEM. SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Genoa Central Elementary School, located at 12018 Hwy 196 in Texarkana, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Genoa Central School District. As the primary academic home for the district's youngest learners, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment that promotes both intellectual growth and character development. The school utilizes the mascot of the "Dragons," reflecting a strong sense of community pride and school spirit that permeates its daily operations and extracurricular culture.

The institution focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for future academic success while emphasizing essential foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development. By maintaining a close-knit school environment, Genoa Central Elementary strives to partner with families to ensure each student feels valued and motivated. For parents and community members seeking more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, the school maintains an official web presence at http://dragons1.k12.ar.us/dragons/.

For more information, contact GENOA CENTRAL ELEM. SCHOOL at (870) 653-2248 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12018 HWY 196
TEXARKANA, AR 71854
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GENOA CENTRAL ELEM. SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TEXARKANA, AR with about 405 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
405
Teachers:
25.1
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 405 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GENOA CENTRAL ELEM. SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
96.5%
Two or more races
1.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.5%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
45.9%
Male
54.1%

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.