Excellent
#153 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 15% in state
White Co. Central Elem. School
Elementary School · White Co. Central School Dist. · Judsonia, AR
A White Co. Central School Dist. elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3259 HWY 157, Judsonia, AR 72081
- Math 58% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at White Co. Central Elem. School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where White Co. Central 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,218/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Judsonia), 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
$50,284
Median home value
$141,500
Median rent
$754/mo
College educated
11.6%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
White Co. Central School Dist.
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,311NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
White Co. Central Elem. School is listed in WHITE CO. CENTRAL SCHOOL DIST.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About White Co. Central Elem. School
White Co. Central Elem. School is a public elementary school in Judsonia, AR, part of White Co.
Central School Dist., serving approximately 564 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #153 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about White Co. Central Elem. School
What grades does White Co. Central Elem. School serve?
White Co. Central Elem. School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend White Co. Central Elem. School?
White Co. Central Elem. School has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Co. Central Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Co. Central Elem. School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does White Co. Central Elem. School rank in AR?
White Co. Central Elem. School ranks #153 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is White Co. Central Elem. School's MySchoolScout rating?
White Co. Central Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 White Co. Central Elem. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White Co. Central Elem. School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is White Co. Central Elem. School a charter school?
No, White Co. Central Elem. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White Co. Central Elem. School a Title I school?
No, White Co. Central Elem. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White Co. Central Elem. School?
68.6% of students at White Co. Central 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- White County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (501) 729-4292
- Area population (ZIP 72081)
- 7,505
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 72081; 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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