Charleston Elementary School

Charleston Elementary School serves 462 students in grades kindergarten through seventh in this rural Franklin County community. With 33 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranking impressively at #120 out of 1044 Arkansas elementary schools, placing it in the 89th percentile statewide.

Students show particularly solid achievement in mathematics, with 59% scoring proficient or above across grade levels, while 48% reach proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. Charleston Elementary's academic score of 8.6 out of 10 reflects the dedicated efforts of both educators and students in this close-knit school community. The school serves families in an area where the median household income is $51,118 and median home values average $117,200, with about 18% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

Located in rural Arkansas, Charleston Elementary provides education in a setting where students can benefit from smaller class sizes and the personal connections that characterize rural school communities, fostering an environment where teachers know their students well and families are actively engaged in the educational process.

Located in a rural area, Charleston Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.