Below Average
#917 of 1,036 schools in AR
Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch.
Elementary School · CUTTER-MORNING STAR SCHOOL DISTRICT
2801 SPRING ST, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Enrollment
345
Student-Teacher
17.2:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
345
Student-Teacher
17.2:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Arkansas schools
#917 of 1,036
In Hot Springs
#13 of 16
public schools
In district
#2 of 2
CUTTER-MORNING STAR SCHOOL DISTRICT
Equity
7.4 / 10
Very Good
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Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch.
Elementary School in Hot Springs · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch.
Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. is a public elementary school in Hot Springs, AR, part of CUTTER-MORNING STAR SCHOOL DISTRICT. Cutter-morning Star Elem.
Sch. serves approximately 345 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #917 of 1,036 schools in AR.
Structured state assessment records for Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- AR avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. — Students at Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
84.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores AR ATLAS (2024-25)
Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.6/10.
How Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. Compares
See how Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2801 SPRING ST, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST JOHNS CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 4.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is LAKESIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY (rated 7.3/10, 4.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Hot Springs, see our Hot Springs schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 71901 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$52,410
Median Home Value
$173,400
Median Rent
$797/mo
Population
29,719
College Educated
25.8%
Homeownership
62.2%
Avg Commute
21.8 min
Poverty Rate
20.2%
Median Age
42.5
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| IVORY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Camden, AR | 4.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch.
What grades does Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. serve?
Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch.?
Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch.?
The student-teacher ratio at Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. rank in AR?
Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. ranks #917 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. a charter school?
No, Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. a Title I school?
No, Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch.?
84.1% of students at Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 84.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Garland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (501) 262-1883
Resources & Links
District
CUTTER-MORNING STAR SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 661
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,667
- District Rank
- #2 of 2
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