Summary:
Centerton, Arkansas is home to one public elementary school, Centerton Gamble Elementary, which serves grades K-4 and is part of the highly-ranked Bentonville School District (ranked 7th in the state). This school stands out as a top performer, ranking in the 87th percentile statewide (66th out of 491 schools) for the 2025-2026 school year, earning a 4-star rating. With 725 students, it dramatically outperforms the state average in every subject—for example, achieving 68.7% proficiency in Mathematics compared to the state's 44.1%—while also showing strong year-over-year improvement across all subjects.
Key metrics reveal a school that is both effective and efficient. The student-teacher ratio is 18.1:1, and per-student spending is $10,250, with a low free/reduced lunch rate of 20% indicating fewer economic barriers for students. However, a notable finding is a significant "4th grade slump": proficiency drops sharply from 3rd to 4th grade in all subjects, with Science falling 20.1 points (from 72.3% to 52.2%) and English Language Arts dropping 16.4 points (from 64.2% to 47.8%). This pattern is not seen in the district averages, suggesting a specific challenge at the 4th-grade level that warrants attention.
Despite this, the school's overall trajectory is positive, with proficiency increasing by 4.5 to 7.4 points in each subject from the previous year. While it trails the Bentonville School District averages—most notably in 4th Grade Science (52.2% vs. 65.8%)—it remains a standout institution in Arkansas. The consistent improvement and high rankings make Centerton Gamble Elementary an excellent choice for families, though the 4th-grade performance dip is a key area for school leadership to investigate and address.
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