Excellent
#45 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 4% in state
Center Valley Elem. School
Elementary School · Russellville School District · Russellville, AR
A Russellville School District elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5401 SR 124, Russellville, AR 72801
- Math 58% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Center Valley Elem. School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Center Valley Elem. School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,738/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Russellville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,363
Median home value
$153,900
Median rent
$837/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
47.8%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–4 | 3.5 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Dwight Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–4 | 4.8 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| St John Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| London Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–4 | Not available | 181 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Russellville School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,246NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Center Valley Elem. School is listed in RUSSELLVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center Valley Elem. School
Center Valley Elem. School is a public elementary school in Russellville, AR, part of Russellville School District, serving approximately 396 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 1,036 schools in AR.
State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center Valley Elem. School
What grades does Center Valley Elem. School serve?
Center Valley Elem. School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Center Valley Elem. School?
Center Valley Elem. School has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Valley Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Valley Elem. School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center Valley Elem. School rank in AR?
Center Valley Elem. School ranks #45 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Center Valley Elem. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Center Valley Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Center Valley Elem. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center Valley Elem. School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Center Valley Elem. School a charter school?
No, Center Valley Elem. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Center Valley Elem. School a Title I school?
No, Center Valley Elem. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center Valley Elem. School?
62.4% of students at Center Valley Elem. School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pope County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (479) 968-4540
- Area population (ZIP 72801)
- 18,823
- Area average commute
- 14.9 min
- Area median age
- 27.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72801; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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