BUFFALO IS. CENTRAL EAST ELEM.
393 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Buffalo Island Central (BIC) Elementary, located in Leachville, Arkansas, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Buffalo Island Central School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the comprehensive development of its students, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social growth. By utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards, the faculty works to prepare young learners for the transition into secondary education while encouraging a sense of community and school pride among its student body.
The school is an integral part of the local Leachville community, operating under the broader district mission to provide quality educational opportunities in a rural setting. Its digital presence, hosted at [bicschools.net](http://bicschools.net), serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access vital resources, including school calendars, academic policies, and district-wide updates. Through its emphasis on collaboration between teachers, students, and families, BIC Elementary strives to cultivate a positive educational experience that helps every student reach their full potential.
The school is an integral part of the local Leachville community, operating under the broader district mission to provide quality educational opportunities in a rural setting. Its digital presence, hosted at [bicschools.net](http://bicschools.net), serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access vital resources, including school calendars, academic policies, and district-wide updates. Through its emphasis on collaboration between teachers, students, and families, BIC Elementary strives to cultivate a positive educational experience that helps every student reach their full potential.
393
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 319 |
| Hispanic | 67 |
| Black | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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White319 (81.2 %)
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Hispanic67 (17.0 %)
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Black4 (1.0 %)
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Asian2 (0.5 %)
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Two or More1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | BUFFALO IS. CENTRAL SCH. DIST. |
| Phone: | (870)539-6448 |
| Website: | http://bicschools.net |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 393 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 31.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 219 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 52 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
38
Kindergarten
51
Grade 1
63
Grade 2
51
Grade 3
52
Grade 4
46
Grade 5
45
Grade 6
47
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 38 |
| Kindergarten | 51 |
| Grade 1 | 63 |
| Grade 2 | 51 |
| Grade 3 | 52 |
| Grade 4 | 46 |
| Grade 5 | 45 |
| Grade 6 | 47 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 179 | 45.5% |
| Male | 214 | 54.5% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
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