CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in FORREST CITY, AR with about 904 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 teachers, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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, located at 801 Deaderick Road in Forrest City, Arkansas, serves as a primary educational institution within the Forrest City School District. As a dedicated elementary facility, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to young learners in the local community, emphasizing core subjects and the development of essential social and cognitive skills necessary for future academic success.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Forrest City School District, often referred to as the "Mustangs," which reflects the district's athletic and mascot branding. Through its online presence, the school provides parents and community members with access to district-wide resources, school calendars, and information regarding institutional policies. Central Elementary plays a vital role in the district’s mission to foster a supportive learning environment, aiming to prepare its student body for the transition to upper-level schooling within the Forrest City system.

For more information, contact CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (870) 633-2141 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.