CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DUMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
101 COURT ST
DUMAS, AR 71639
238 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
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).
238
Total Students
15.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    141 (59.2 %)
  • White
    62 (26.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    28 (11.8 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DUMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)382-4954
Website: http://www.dpsd.k12.ar.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 238
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 40
Kindergarten 56
Grade 1 67
Grade 2 75
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
REED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DUMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
213 Students
709 S CHERRY ST
DUMAS, AR 71639 (0.8 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th