Buffalo Island Central Elementary School

Summary:

Buffalo Island Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Leachville, Arkansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 393 students. The school is part of the Buffalo Is. Central School District, which is ranked 75 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buffalo Island Central Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in Arkansas, with a current ranking of 121 out of 497 schools. The school's proficiency rates in ATLAS/English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the state averages, often exceeding them by 5-10 percentage points. In ACT Aspire testing, the school's proficiency rates are also notably higher than the state and district averages, particularly in English and Reading. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.6 to 14.4 over the past three years, which is lower than the ratios of many nearby schools. However, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.38% to 66.03% over the past three years, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the state average.

While Buffalo Island Central Elementary School outperforms the state averages in academic proficiency, some nearby schools, such as Gosnell Elementary and Riverside West Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with proficiency rates comparable to or even exceeding those of Buffalo Island Central. These nearby schools have varying student-teacher ratios, free and reduced lunch rates, and per-student spending, which may contribute to their academic outcomes. Despite serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, Buffalo Island Central Elementary School has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating a sustained level of high performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1100 Nelson St
       Leachville, AR  72438


(870) 539-6448

District: Buffalo Is. Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,106 Help


Students who attend Buffalo Island Central Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Buffalo Island Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  389

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.5%
Hispanic:
17.0%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.9% Help


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Compare Details Buffalo Island Central Elementary School ranks better than 75.7% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.5%), Hispanic (17%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buffalo Island Central Elementary School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buffalo Island Central Elementary School is $11,106.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Buffalo Island Central Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Buffalo Is. Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo Is. Central School District 75th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buffalo Island Central Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 40.51 285th 411 30.7%
2006 45.39 262nd 402 34.8%
2007 56.86 210th 440 52.3%
2008 43.37 300th 439 31.7%
2009 54.70 238th 445 46.5%
2010 58.31 217th 457 52.5%
2011 35.54 357th 471 24.2%
2012 47.39 302nd 468 35.5%
2013 61.11 199th 476 58.2%
2014 58.37 210th 471 55.4%
2015 32.86 330th 466 29.2%
2016 59.49 186th 494 62.3%
2017 69.12 131st 485 73.0%
2018 66.48 157th 480 67.3%
2019 74.02 107th 488 78.1%
2021 76.72 103rd 496 79.2%
2022 80.45 79th 487 83.8%
2023 83.46 58th 492 88.2%
2024 72.55 121st 497 75.7%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, February 23, 2020

Open Quote Elementary administration is a firm believer of over medicating children and a HUGE sponsor of Life Strategies Counseling Inc. who is on site. If you are not a influential community member, this school district is difficult to get along with compared to others in the area. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Buffalo Island Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 266 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1989 255 0 1 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 262
1990 260 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1991 253 1 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1992 268 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1993 270 0 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1994 267 0 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1995 235 0 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1996 235 0 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1997 244 0 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1998 237 0 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1999 227 0 0 53 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2000 225 0 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2001 226 0 0 68 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2002 192 4 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2003 192 4 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2004 175 3 0 50 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2005 183 4 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2006 192 4 0 55 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2007 175 4 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2008 194 1 1 56 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2009 199 2 1 68 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2010 190 0 1 58 1 0 11 0 261
2011 203 0 1 69 0 0 2 0 275
2012 192 0 1 69 0 0 0 0 262
2013 195 0 1 59 0 0 1 0 256
2014 166 1 0 66 0 0 1 0 234
2015 145 1 0 68 0 0 3 0 217
2016 160 0 0 62 0 0 3 0 225
2017 134 0 0 50 0 0 2 0 186
2018 155 1 0 42 0 1 2 0 201
2019 332 2 0 81 0 1 4 0 420
2020 348 3 0 81 0 0 2 0 434
2021 336 3 0 78 0 0 1 0 418
2022 323 3 0 68 0 0 1 0 395
2023 319 4 2 67 0 0 1 0 393
2024 313 5 4 66 0 0 1 0 389

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buffalo Island Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 268 16.3 16.4 n/a
1989 262 18.0 14.5 n/a
1990 269 17.0 15.8 45
1991 264 15.5 17.0 37.9
1992 278 15.5 17.9 41
1993 285 16.2 17.6 40.4
1994 298 18.0 16.6 50.3
1995 278 16.2 17.2 50.4
1996 278 16.2 17.2 50.4
1997 284 16.2 17.5 49.3
1998 284 16.2 17.5 50.7
1999 280 14.0 20.0 60.4
2000 281 17.0 16.5 63.3
2001 294 18.0 16.3 61.9
2002 250 18.0 13.9 73.2
2003 250 18.0 13.9 73.2
2004 228 15.0 15.2 71.1
2005 231 15.0 15.4 68.8
2006 251 17.0 14.8 66.1
2007 238 22.0 10.8 87.8
2008 252 22.0 11.5 71.8
2009 270 20.0 13.5 76.7
2010 261 19.7 11.8 78.2
2011 275 19.4 14.1 76.7
2012 262 19.6 13.3 77.1
2013 256 19.1 13.3 71.5
2014 234 17.5 13.3 73.1
2015 217 19.0 11.4 76
2016 225 18.0 12.5 70.7
2017 186 14.8 12.5 44.1
2018 201 16.5 12.1 34.8
2019 420 33.0 12.7 60.5
2020 434 30.9 14.0 69.4
2021 418 28.9 14.4 66
2022 395 29.9 13.1 65.3
2023 393 31.0 12.6 64.4
2024 389 30.0 12.9 69.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Buffalo Island Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 268 16.3 16.4 n/a
1989 262 18.0 14.5 n/a
1990 269 17.0 15.8 45
1991 264 15.5 17.0 37.9
1992 278 15.5 17.9 41
1993 285 16.2 17.6 40.4
1994 298 18.0 16.6 50.3
1995 278 16.2 17.2 50.4
1996 278 16.2 17.2 50.4
1997 284 16.2 17.5 49.3
1998 284 16.2 17.5 50.7
1999 280 14.0 20.0 60.4
2000 281 17.0 16.5 63.3
2001 294 18.0 16.3 61.9
2002 250 18.0 13.9 73.2
2003 250 18.0 13.9 73.2
2004 228 15.0 15.2 71.1
2005 231 15.0 15.4 68.8
2006 251 17.0 14.8 66.1
2007 238 22.0 10.8 87.8
2008 252 22.0 11.5 71.8
2009 270 20.0 13.5 76.7
2010 261 19.7 11.8 78.2
2011 275 19.4 14.1 76.7
2012 262 19.6 13.3 77.1
2013 256 19.1 13.3 71.5
2014 234 17.5 13.3 73.1
2015 217 19.0 11.4 76
2016 225 18.0 12.5 70.7
2017 186 14.8 12.5 44.1
2018 201 16.5 12.1 34.8
2019 420 33.0 12.7 60.5
2020 434 30.9 14.0 69.4
2021 418 28.9 14.4 66
2022 395 29.9 13.1 65.3
2023 393 31.0 12.6 64.4
2024 389 30.0 12.9 69.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Buffalo Island Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,246 (20.2%) $8,860 (79.8%) $11,106

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buffalo Island Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 107th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 58th of 492 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Buffalo Island Central Elementary School)85.286
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English (Buffalo Is. Central School District)85.286
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Buffalo Island Central Elementary School)7780
 3%
   3rd Grade Math (Buffalo Is. Central School District)7780
 3%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Buffalo Island Central Elementary School)50.852
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Science (Buffalo Is. Central School District)50.852
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Buffalo Island Central Elementary School)44.348
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Buffalo Is. Central School District)44.348
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Buffalo Island Central Elementary School)75.581
 5.5%
   4th Grade English (Buffalo Is. Central School District)75.581
 5.5%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Buffalo Island Central Elementary School)71.447.6
 23.8%
   4th Grade Math (Buffalo Is. Central School District)71.447.6
 23.8%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Buffalo Island Central Elementary School)46.452.4
 6%
   4th Grade Science (Buffalo Is. Central School District)46.452.4
 6%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Buffalo Island Central Elementary School)59.764.3
 4.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Buffalo Is. Central School District)59.764.3
 4.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Buffalo Island Central Elementary School)88.186.4
 1.7%
   5th Grade English (Buffalo Is. Central School District)88.186.4
 1.7%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Buffalo Island Central Elementary School)59.459.1
 0.3%
   5th Grade Math (Buffalo Is. Central School District)59.459.1
 0.3%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Buffalo Island Central Elementary School)55.943.1
 12.8%
   5th Grade Science (Buffalo Is. Central School District)55.943.1
 12.8%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Buffalo Island Central Elementary School)57.641
 16.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Buffalo Is. Central School District)57.641
 16.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Buffalo Island Central Elementary School)84.379.5
 4.8%
   6th Grade English (Buffalo Is. Central School District)84.379.5
 4.8%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Buffalo Island Central Elementary School)5163.6
 12.6%
   6th Grade Math (Buffalo Is. Central School District)5163.6
 12.6%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Buffalo Island Central Elementary School)5159.1
 8.1%
   6th Grade Science (Buffalo Is. Central School District)5159.1
 8.1%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Buffalo Island Central Elementary School)31.341
 9.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Buffalo Is. Central School District)31.341
 9.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students420393
 6.4%
African American24
 100%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic8167
 17.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White332319
 3.9%
Two or More Races41
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.5%64.4%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Island Central Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 389 students attended Buffalo Island Central Elementary School.

Students who attend Buffalo Island Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Buffalo Island Central High School

Buffalo Island Central Elementary School ranks 121st of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Buffalo Island Central Elementary School are 80% White, 17% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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