Drew Central Elementary School

About Drew Central Elementary School

Drew Central Elementary School is a public school located in Monticello, Arkansas. The school serves students in grades K-5 and has a student population of over 500. The school is part of the Drew Central School District and is dedicated to providing a quality education for all its students.
At Drew Central Elementary School, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their skills. The school provides a wide range of educational opportunities, including art, music, physical education, and technology. There are also a variety of extracurricular activities available, such as sports teams and clubs.
The school has a strong focus on safety and security, with a dedicated security team on campus. The school also has a strong parent and community involvement program, which encourages parents to be actively involved in their children’s education.
Drew Central Elementary School is committed to providing a quality education for all of its students. The school works hard to ensure that all students have access to the resources and support they need to reach their full potential.

Address:	250 University Dr Monticello, AR 71655
Phone:	(870) 367-6893
Site:	www.drewcentral.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 4
Enrollment:	522 students

Overview Drew Central Elementary School

Drew Central Elementary School serves 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Drew Central Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Drew Central Elementary School

Drew Central Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Drew Central Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.