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Drew Central Elementary School

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Drew Central Elementary School ranks 241 st of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

241^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 495 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 51% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Drew Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Monticello, Arkansas, serving 489 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Drew Central School District, which is ranked 147 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of the local school district, Drew Central Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests like ATLAS and ACT Aspire. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science were all below the state averages. This has contributed to the school's ranking in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools for the past several years, ranging from 241 out of 495 schools in 2024-2025 to as low as 430 out of 480 schools in 2017-2018.

One factor that may contribute to the school's academic challenges is the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which has ranged from 100% to 116.36% in recent years. This suggests a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio at Drew Central Elementary School has been relatively high, ranging from 14.6 to 17.8 in recent years, which is higher than the nearby Thomas C Brunson Elementary School and Monticello Intermediate School, which generally perform better on standardized tests and have higher school rankings.

562

Students ?

18.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,891

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

250 University Drive
Monticello, AR 71655

(870) 367-6893

District: Drew Central School District

Students who attend Drew Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Drew Central Middle School
High:	Drew Central High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.3%

African American:

25.1%

Hispanic:

6.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 36th percentile in 2015 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Arkansas median (51st percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg29%

Arkansas avg36%

241^st of 495

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 49%▲ up 15 pts since 2015

From bottom 36% (2015) to top 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

147^th of 250Drew 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
2025	53.4	241 of 495	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	32.2	364 of 497	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.3	372 of 492	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	18.3	409 of 487	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	21.1	400 of 496	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	23.0	401 of 488	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	13.2	430 of 480	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	32.6	356 of 485	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	36.1	359 of 494	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	38.7	297 of 466	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	54.6	238 of 471	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	40.6	339 of 476	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	63.5	192 of 468	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.9	213 of 471	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.5	196 of 457	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	72.0	113 of 445	74.6%	★★★★☆
2008	55.4	222 of 439	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	47.7	271 of 440	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	50.2	238 of 402	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2005	38.0	299 of 411	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Reading41%+6 vs state

English Language Arts38%+4 vs state

Science37%~ state avg

Mathematics37%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)				ATLAS Reading (2025)				ATLAS Mathematics (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 All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Drew Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	250 University Drive	Monticello	71655	Drew County	Drew Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 367-6893	562	30	18.5	100.0%	356 (63.3%)	141 (25.1%)	36 (6.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.6%)	53.4	241^st of 495 public elementary schools	51.3%		32.2	364^th of 497 public elementary schools	26.8%	123	44.3	34.0		38.5	46.6	36.7		41.2	31.8	40.4		36.6	42.1	33.1		37.1	$11,891	$1,680	$10,211
Monticello Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1037 Scogin Drive	Monticello	71655	Drew County	Monticello School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 367-4010	408	26	15.5	69.9%	218 (53.4%)	151 (37.0%)	16 (3.9%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)								(n/a)																	$14,854	$2,693	$12,160
Monticello Intermediate School	Public	3-5	280 Clyde Ross	Monticello	71655	Drew County	Monticello School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 367-4030	361	25	14.2	66.5%	199 (55.1%)	121 (33.5%)	23 (6.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.4%)	56	224^th of 495 public elementary schools	54.7%		51.1	249^th of 497 public elementary schools	49.9%	25	25.1	38.2	40.4	34.2	26.7	45.5	49.5	40.0	34.4	54.0	59.6	48.8	25.9	33.6	42.8	33.9	$13,844	$3,716	$10,128
Warren Elementary School	Public	K-3	220 Lady Jack Drive	Warren	71671	Bradley County	Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 226-6761	412	29	13.9	83.7%	143 (34.7%)	144 (35.0%)	115 (27.9%)	5 (1.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21.9	402^nd of 495 public elementary schools	18.8%		18.9	429^th of 497 public elementary schools	13.7%	27	22.5			22.5	23.5			23.5	25.5			25.5	19.4			19.4	$12,305	$1,554	$10,752
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School	Public	4-5	212 Scobey Dr	Warren	71671	Bradley County	Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 226-2351	217	12	17.5	100.0%	73 (33.6%)	74 (34.1%)	59 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.2%)	49.8	261^st of 495 public elementary schools	47.3%		48.2	268^th of 497 public elementary schools	46.1%	7		26.8	42.3	34.4		34.3	47.1	40.5		21.3	48.1	34.4		28.7	37.5	33.1	$13,272	$2,057	$11,215

Frequently Asked Questions about Drew Central Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Drew Central Elementary School?

Students at Drew Central Elementary School are 63% White, 25% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Drew Central Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 562 students attended Drew Central Elementary School.

What district is Drew Central Elementary School in?

Drew Central School District

Is Drew Central Elementary School a good school?

Drew Central Elementary School ranks 241^st of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Drew Central Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Drew Central Middle School
High : Drew Central High School

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