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Central Park At Morning Star

Public Grades K-4

27^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 495 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 95% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Central Park At Morning Star is an exceptional elementary school located in Bentonville, Arkansas, serving 584 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. This school is part of the highly-ranked Bentonville School District, which is ranked 2nd out of 250 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Park At Morning Star consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Arkansas, with a statewide ranking between 7th and 48th over the past 10 years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the state averages, often exceeding the Bentonville School District averages as well. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 65.1% of students at Central Park At Morning Star were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 38.7% statewide and 66.7% in the district. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 12.33% to 24.42% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than nearby schools like Reagan Elementary School (65.56%) and Mary Mae Jones Elementary School (47.02%).

When compared to nearby schools, Central Park At Morning Star consistently outperforms in academic proficiency, with higher scores in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, Central Park At Morning Star's 65.1% proficiency rate in Mathematics was significantly higher than the rates at Vaughn Elementary (62.2%), Mary Mae Jones Elementary School (61.5%), and Osage Creek Elementary School (57.1%). The school's consistent high performance over the years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, is a testament to its effective educational practices and the dedication of its staff and community.

604

Students ?

18.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,081

Per pupil spending ?

17.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1400 SW Liberty Avenue
Bentonville, AR 72712

(479) 696-3200

District: Bentonville School District

Students who attend Central Park At Morning Star usually attend:

Middle:	J. William Fulbright Junior High School
High:	Bentonville High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.7%

Asian:

15.1%

Hispanic:

11.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2015 → 95th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (61% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Arkansas elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg61%

Arkansas avg36%

27^th of 495

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 5%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 2% (2015) to top 5% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 13Elementary Schools in the Bentonville School District

2^nd of 250Bentonville School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	92.7	27 of 495	94.5%	★★★★★
2024	94.8	19 of 497	96.2%	★★★★★
2023	89.9	31 of 492	93.7%	★★★★★
2022	87.2	38 of 487	92.2%	★★★★★
2021	85.3	48 of 496	90.3%	★★★★★
2019	93.1	14 of 488	97.1%	★★★★★
2018	95.0	7 of 480	98.5%	★★★★★
2017	93.9	12 of 485	97.5%	★★★★★
2016	93.1	9 of 494	98.2%	★★★★★
2015	95.6	10 of 466	97.9%	★★★★★
2014	88.5	18 of 471	96.2%	★★★★★
2013	86.7	16 of 476	96.6%	★★★★★
2012	87.1	14 of 468	97.0%	★★★★★
2011	87.7	13 of 471	97.2%	★★★★★
2010	89.8	12 of 457	97.4%	★★★★★
2009	89.0	13 of 445	97.1%	★★★★★
2008	91.4	9 of 439	97.9%	★★★★★
2007	88.4	16 of 440	96.4%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics65%+26 vs state

Reading60%+24 vs state

Science59%+21 vs state

English Language Arts59%+24 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)							ATLAS Reading (2025)							ATLAS Mathematics (2025)							ATLAS Algebra (2025)	ATLAS Science (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Park At Morning Star	Public	K-4	1400 SW Liberty Avenue	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 696-3200	604	32	18.8	17.9%	391 (64.7%)	17 (2.8%)	70 (11.6%)	91 (15.1%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (4.1%)	92.7	27^th of 495 public elementary schools	94.5%		94.8	19^th of 497 public elementary schools	96.2%	8	54.4	64.8					58.7	55.7	65.7					59.8	62.0	69.5					65.1		60.1	58.3					59.4	$11,081	$437	$10,645
Willowbrook Elementary School	Public	K-4	1800 SW Gator Boulevard	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 418-7300	671	35	19.1	6.4%	317 (47.2%)	27 (4.0%)	28 (4.2%)	254 (37.9%)	12 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.6%)	97.5	8^th of 495 public elementary schools	98.4%		95	18^th of 497 public elementary schools	96.4%	10	65.3	71.2					68.1	64.0	64.5					64.2	78.9	84.5					81.5		72.1	62.2					67.3	$11,007	$433	$10,575
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Rogers	Public, Charter	K-6	800 S Dodson Rd	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 821-0382	521	29	18.0	8.8%	252 (48.4%)	18 (3.5%)	56 (10.7%)	173 (33.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	96.2	10^th of 495 public elementary schools	98.0%		97.1	7^th of 497 public elementary schools	98.6%	3	68.3	61.2	69.2	57.4			64.4	70.5	59.7	61.5	59.0			63.3	69.4	67.1	66.2	81.9			70.9		70.6	65.7	55.4	67.2			65.1
Osage Creek Elementary School	Public	K-4	5303 Bright Road	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 286-9500	551	29	19.0	27.8%	299 (54.3%)	36 (6.5%)	58 (10.5%)	98 (17.8%)	25 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.2%)	77.6	99^th of 495 public elementary schools	80.0%		62.6	186^th of 497 public elementary schools	62.6%	87	43.9	51.8					47.6	42.3	54.5					48.1	52.0	62.7					57.1		46.4	45.4					46.0	$11,343	$544	$10,799
Evening Star Elementary School	Public	K-4	5303 Bright Road	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 360-7400	716	35	20.4	3.4%	606 (84.6%)	6 (0.8%)	41 (5.7%)	21 (2.9%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.7%)	98.6	5^th of 495 public elementary schools	99.0%		99.1	2^nd of 497 public elementary schools	99.6%	3	67.6	75.0					71.2	65.6	68.5					67.0	76.5	84.3					80.3		73.8	75.0					74.4	$10,056	$348	$9,708
Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	590 S. Horsebarn Rd.	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Lisa Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 717-6464	393	19	20.2	44.3%	140 (35.6%)	32 (8.1%)	126 (32.1%)	60 (15.3%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (7.4%)	89.8	36^th of 495 public elementary schools	92.7%		90.6	31^st of 497 public elementary schools	93.8%	5	52.9	64.1	62.3				59.7	52.8	62.3	60.4				58.5	58.5	49.1	69.8				59.1		50.9	52.9	73.5				59.1
The International School At Mary Mae Jones	Public	K-4	500 SE 14th Street	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5930	567	33	17.1	42.5%	262 (46.2%)	32 (5.6%)	136 (24.0%)	60 (10.6%)	12 (2.1%)	13 (2.3%)	52 (9.2%)	89.8	35^th of 495 public elementary schools	92.9%		68.2	149^th of 497 public elementary schools	70.0%	114	51.3	61.0					55.9	51.3	62.9					56.9	55.7	67.6					61.5		53.0	65.7					59.2	$13,389	$934	$12,455
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville	Public, Charter	K-8	1302 Melissa Dr Ste 100	Rogers	72712	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(479) 715-6676	787	45	17.4	7.0%	284 (36.1%)	28 (3.6%)	59 (7.5%)	360 (45.7%)	9 (1.1%)	6 (0.8%)	41 (5.2%)	95.6	14^th of 495 public elementary schools	97.2%		95.6	16^th of 497 public elementary schools	96.8%	2	71.2	68.4	56.1	67.2	61.1	55.5	65.3	65.4	67.5	53.9	62.8	66.6	55.6	62.7	72.6	76.1	50.6	71.4	27.3	18.2	65.7	78.6	68.0	68.4	53.9	70.0	55.6	77.7	65.3
Vaughn Elementary	Public	K-4	5303 Bright Road	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 254-5500	647	35	18.5	21.9%	400 (61.8%)	15 (2.3%)	129 (19.9%)	42 (6.5%)	6 (0.9%)	11 (1.7%)	44 (6.8%)	83.7	63^rd of 495 public elementary schools	87.3%		75.7	105^th of 497 public elementary schools	78.9%	42	50.0	52.1					51.1	46.0	50.5					48.2	62.1	62.4					62.2		54.8	49.6					52.3
Reagan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3904 W Olive St	Rogers	72756	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 631-3680	404	26	15.3	58.4%	174 (43.1%)	5 (1.2%)	176 (43.6%)	10 (2.5%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (1.0%)	32 (7.9%)	65.1	163^rd of 495 public elementary schools	67.1%		73.6	117^th of 497 public elementary schools	76.5%	46	42.2	42.7	32.2				39.7	43.4	39.7	35.8				40.1	50.6	47.0	39.3				46.4		45.8	48.5	35.7				43.9	$11,579	$1,056	$10,524

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Park At Morning Star

What schools do graduates of Central Park At Morning Star attend?

Students who attend Central Park At Morning Star usually go on to attend:

Middle : J. William Fulbright Junior High School
High : Bentonville High School

What is the racial makeup of Central Park At Morning Star?

Students at Central Park At Morning Star are 65% White, 15% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Central Park At Morning Star?

In the 2024-25 school year, 604 students attended Central Park At Morning Star.

What district is Central Park At Morning Star in?

Bentonville School District

Is Central Park At Morning Star a good school?

Yes. Central Park At Morning Star ranks in the top 5.5% of Arkansas elementary schools.

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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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