WHITE CO. CENTRAL ELEM. SCHOOL

3259 HWY 157
JUDSONIA, AR 72081

554 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

White County Central Elementary School, located in Judsonia, Arkansas, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. Operating under the White County Central School District, the school is committed to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on the core educational development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing foundational skills and student growth, the school plays a vital role in preparing children for their future transitions into middle and high school levels within the district.

The school functions as a hub for the Judsonia community, maintaining a focus on student achievement and district-wide engagement. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including school calendars, policy information, and communication channels designed to support the partnership between home and the classroom. As part of the "Bears" community, the institution fosters a spirit of school pride while striving to meet the academic and developmental needs of its diverse student body.

554

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHITE CO. CENTRAL ELEM. SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	505
Hispanic	34
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
505 (91.2 %)
Hispanic
34 (6.1 %)
Two or More
14 (2.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WHITE CO. CENTRAL SCHOOL DIST.
Phone:	(501)729-4292
Website:	http://wccbears.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* 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 78

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 52