CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DUMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in DUMAS, AR with about 322 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 27 teachers, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in Dumas, Arkansas, and operates as part of the Dumas School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As a public institution, it focuses on core academic development, fostering a supportive learning environment, and preparing children for the transition to middle school within the district.
The school is situated on Court Street and serves as a central hub for the town's educational outreach. By maintaining a connection to the broader Dumas School District, Central Elementary benefits from the district's organizational structure and resources, which aim to improve student outcomes and community engagement. Families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives can visit the Dumas School District website at [http://www.dpsd.k12.ar.us](http://www.dpsd.k12.ar.us).
For more information, contact CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (870) 382-4954 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DUMAS, AR 71639
(870) 382-4954
http://www.dpsd.k12.ar.us
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DUMAS, AR with about 322 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DUMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 322
- Teachers:
- 27.34
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 322 students
- Black or African American
- 68.6%
- White
- 20.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.9%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 52.2%
- Male
- 47.8%
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.