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Genoa Central Elementary School

Public Grades K-3

35^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Genoa Central Elementary School in Texarkana, AR, is a K-3 school serving 365 students and is part of the top-rated Genoa Central School District, which ranks 12th out of 251 districts in Arkansas. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently earning 5-star ratings for every year on record (2016-2026) and significantly outperforming both its district and state averages in all core subjects.

What truly sets Genoa Central apart is its remarkable efficiency and sustained excellence. In the 2025-2026 school year, the school achieved 72.6% proficiency in mathematics, far exceeding the state average of 44.1% and the next highest nearby school, Spring Hill Elementary School, at 57.9%. In reading, Genoa Central scored 61.6% proficient, compared to the state average of 40.4% and the closest peer, North Heights Community School, at 49.6%. This high performance is achieved with the lowest spending per student ($10,459) among all nearby schools—a stark contrast to Lafayette County Elementary, which spends $17,858 per student but scores just 16.3% in math. The school's consistent top-7% state ranking over the past decade reflects strong, stable leadership and teaching practices.

Genoa Central's focused K-3 model allows teachers to concentrate deeply on foundational skills, particularly in math, which is its strongest subject. This early emphasis on literacy and numeracy provides a critical advantage for future learning. The school's success is especially notable when compared to nearby schools in the Texarkana School District, such as Fairview Elementary School (24.4% math proficiency) and Edward D. Trice Elementary School (33.3% math proficiency), highlighting a significant performance gap within a small geographic area. For parents seeking a high-achieving, efficient, and consistently excellent elementary school, Genoa Central is a standout choice in Southwest Arkansas.

365

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,459

Per pupil spending ?

47.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12018 St Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854

(870) 653-7501

District: Genoa Central School District

Students who attend Genoa Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Gary E. Cobb Middle School
High:	Genoa Central High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Two or more races:

1.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2016 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (63% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Arkansas elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg57%

Arkansas avg42%

35^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

12^th of 251Genoa Central 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
2026	88.2	35 of 491	92.9%	★★★★★
2025	95.1	18 of 495	96.4%	★★★★★
2024	92.8	24 of 497	95.2%	★★★★★
2023	93.6	14 of 492	97.2%	★★★★★
2022	94.1	11 of 487	97.7%	★★★★★
2021	94.9	14 of 496	97.2%	★★★★★
2019	90.8	27 of 488	94.5%	★★★★★
2018	89.5	33 of 480	93.1%	★★★★★
2017	88.0	28 of 485	94.2%	★★★★★
2016	86.0	30 of 494	93.9%	★★★★★
2015	81.4	64 of 466	86.3%	★★★★☆
2014	89.9	13 of 471	97.2%	★★★★★
2013	81.5	47 of 476	90.1%	★★★★★
2012	69.7	132 of 468	71.8%	★★★★☆
2011	60.6	215 of 471	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	81.0	50 of 457	89.1%	★★★★☆
2009	68.3	141 of 445	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.0	160 of 439	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	63.9	168 of 440	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.9	172 of 402	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	59.3	177 of 411	56.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics73%+28 vs state

Science63%+19 vs state

Reading62%+21 vs state

English Language Arts55%+16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Science (2026)					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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Genoa Central Elementary School	Public	K-3	12018 St Hwy 196	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Genoa Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 653-7501	365	23	15.6	47.9%	341 (93.4%)	3 (0.8%)	14 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	88.2	35^th of 491 public elementary schools	92.9%		95.1	18^th of 495 public elementary schools	96.4%	17	55.0				55.0	61.6				61.6	72.6				72.6	62.7				62.7	$10,459	$1,317	$9,143
Fouke Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	370 East Red Cut Road	Fouke	71837	Miller County	Fouke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 653-4165	514	32	15.8	68.1%	475 (92.4%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	39.4	314^th of 491 public elementary schools	36.0%		37.5	328^th of 495 public elementary schools	33.7%	14	42.0	33.9	29.7		35.1	42.0	33.3	28.4		34.4	34.7	37.8	39.2		37.3	42.0	37.9	40.5		40.2	$13,026	$1,678	$11,348
College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	1600 Forrest St	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 772-0281	391	27	14.2	100.0%	62 (15.9%)	283 (72.4%)	21 (5.4%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.4%)	10.4	461^st of 491 public elementary schools	6.1%		11	461^st of 495 public elementary schools	6.9%		27.3	13.3	8.4		15.7	20.0	16.1	10.5		15.5	29.5	28.3	12.5		23.7	24.4	19.4	23.0		21.9	$15,105	$2,345	$12,759
North Heights Community School	Public, Magnet	K-5	2118 E 35th	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 773-1091	243	19	12.6	100.0%	148 (60.9%)	73 (30.0%)	9 (3.7%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.1%)	68.4	151^st of 491 public elementary schools	69.2%		74.6	110^th of 495 public elementary schools	77.8%	41	51.1	52.0	32.5		45.9	60.5	54.0	32.5		49.6	72.1	58.0	37.5		56.4	53.5	56.0	42.5		51.1	$15,984	$1,810	$14,173
Fairview Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	820 E 17th Street	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 774-9241	246	18	13.5	100.0%	83 (33.7%)	132 (53.7%)	18 (7.3%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	31.8	361^st of 491 public elementary schools	26.5%		32.5	357^th of 495 public elementary schools	27.9%	4	34.1	20.9	40.0		31.4	39.0	23.2	40.0		33.9	24.4	18.6	40.0		27.5	46.4	23.3	35.0		34.7	$16,957	$2,641	$14,316
Edward D. Trice Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	4505 Pinson	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 772-8431	473	33	14.2	100.0%	182 (38.5%)	233 (49.3%)	39 (8.2%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.7%)	39.1	317^th of 491 public elementary schools	35.4%		39.5	317^th of 495 public elementary schools	36.0%		34.8	33.4	42.4		37.3	37.5	33.4	42.4		38.2	23.6	16.7	47.3		30.6	34.7	30.5	39.6		35.3	$13,197	$1,559	$11,638
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1002 E 35th St	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 774-9691	373	25	14.7	100.0%	48 (12.9%)	297 (79.6%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.4%)	24.3	402^nd of 491 public elementary schools	18.1%		23.3	401^st of 495 public elementary schools	19.0%	1	41.5	28.8	31.7		33.3	37.7	26.0	27.0		29.7	32.1	20.6	33.4		28.1	20.7	21.9	28.6		23.8	$13,908	$2,224	$11,685
Lafayette County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	208 W. Seventh St.	Lewisville	71845	Lafayette County	Lafayette County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 921-4275	244	20	12.0	88.5%	55 (22.5%)	168 (68.9%)	10 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	6.8	478^th of 491 public elementary schools	2.6%		8.3	478^th of 495 public elementary schools	3.4%		26.0	7.7	15.4	12.5	14.8	26.0	7.7	15.4	17.5	16.5	17.3	7.7	19.2	19.5	16.3	30.4	3.8	3.8	9.8	11.2	$17,858	$4,366	$13,492
Spring Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	633 Hwy 355 West	Hope	71801	Hempstead County	Spring Hill School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 722-7420	348	23	15.2	61.8%	311 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.5%)	63.9	181^st of 491 public elementary schools	63.1%		51.4	251^st of 495 public elementary schools	49.3%	70	42.6	48.3	62.0	50.0	50.5	44.4	48.3	54.0	50.0	49.0	35.2	27.6	32.0	38.5	33.1	53.7	50.0	74.0	55.8	57.9	$10,135	$1,100	$9,035

Frequently Asked Questions about Genoa Central Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Genoa Central Elementary School?

Students at Genoa Central Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Genoa Central Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Genoa Central Elementary School ranks in the top 7.1% of Arkansas elementary schools.

How many students attend Genoa Central Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 365 students attended Genoa Central Elementary School.

What district is Genoa Central Elementary School in?

Genoa Central School District

What schools do graduates of Genoa Central Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Genoa Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gary E. Cobb Middle School
High : Genoa Central High School

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