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Center Valley Elementary School

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Center Valley Elementary School ranks 81 st of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

81^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 84% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Center Valley Elementary School in Russellville, AR, is a high-performing public school serving 397 students in grades PK-4, and it stands out as a beacon of academic excellence within the Russellville School District and across the state.

Center Valley consistently achieves top-tier results, ranking 81st out of 491 elementary schools in Arkansas for the 2025-2026 school year, placing it in the top 17% statewide. Its academic proficiency rates are exceptional, with 60.6% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 55.8% in Math—significantly outpacing the district and state averages. For example, its ELA proficiency is 21 percentage points higher than the state average. This performance is even more impressive when compared to nearby schools: Center Valley is the highest-ranked elementary in its district, far surpassing Crawford Elementary (ranked 333rd) and Dwight Elementary (ranked 398th). It also outperforms Atkins Elementary (330th) and Dardanelle Primary School (325th), rivaling top regional schools like Pottsville Elementary (25th) and Dover Elementary (45th).

A key takeaway is that Center Valley achieves these results despite a moderate level of economic disadvantage, with 57.93% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. This suggests a highly effective learning environment that overcomes socioeconomic barriers, a stark contrast to other district schools with higher poverty rates and lower scores. The school is also efficient with resources, spending $13,700 per student—less than lower-performing peers like London Elementary ($16,011). With strong 4th-grade performance in math (63.9% proficiency) and a decade of consistent top rankings, Center Valley is a standout choice for families seeking a proven, high-quality education.

397

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,700

Per pupil spending ?

57.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5401 Sr 124
Russellville, AR 72802

(479) 968-4540

District: Russellville School District

Students who attend Center Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Russellville Intermediate School
	Russellville Middle School
High:	Russellville High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.8%

Hispanic:

10.3%

Two or more races:

7.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 82nd percentile in 2016 → 84th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (57% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Arkansas elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Russellville School District

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg46%

Arkansas avg42%

81^st of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 6Elementary Schools in the Russellville School District

106^th of 251Russellville 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	80.1	81 of 491	83.5%	★★★★☆
2025	89.8	37 of 495	92.5%	★★★★★
2024	84.7	53 of 497	89.3%	★★★★☆
2023	88.0	41 of 492	91.7%	★★★★★
2022	81.4	78 of 487	84.0%	★★★★☆
2021	89.7	33 of 496	93.3%	★★★★★
2019	91.2	25 of 488	94.9%	★★★★★
2018	91.9	23 of 480	95.2%	★★★★★
2017	82.7	51 of 485	89.5%	★★★★☆
2016	75.5	87 of 494	82.4%	★★★★☆
2015	82.8	56 of 466	88.0%	★★★★☆
2014	86.5	25 of 471	94.7%	★★★★★
2013	81.2	49 of 476	89.7%	★★★★☆
2012	81.8	39 of 468	91.7%	★★★★★
2011	83.9	33 of 471	93.0%	★★★★★
2010	65.6	154 of 457	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	71.4	117 of 445	73.7%	★★★★☆
2008	71.7	121 of 439	72.4%	★★★★☆
2007	85.2	28 of 440	93.6%	★★★★★
2006	93.7	5 of 402	98.8%	★★★★★
2005	94.8	4 of 411	99.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts61%+21 vs state

Reading57%+16 vs state

Mathematics56%+12 vs state

Science54%+10 vs state

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by a parent
Sunday, July 16, 2017

Love Center Valley. Love the teachers. It's great to be involved with a school that is so welcoming and friendly! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, July 16, 2017

My girls have had a wonderful learning experience at Center Valley. The teachers are caring and expect the best out of their students. I am very proud of the schools ranking! The students worked hard to get this! Close Quote

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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 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
Center Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5401 Sr 124	Russellville	72802	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 968-4540	397	27	14.6	57.9%	313 (78.8%)	5 (1.3%)	41 (10.3%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.3%)	80.1	81^st of 491 public elementary schools	83.5%		89.8	37^th of 495 public elementary schools	92.5%	44	59.2	62.3		60.6	56.6	57.4		56.9	49.4	63.9		55.8	52.0	55.8		53.6	$13,700	$1,607	$12,093
Crawford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1116 Parker Road	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 968-4677	399	24	16.6	92.5%	200 (50.1%)	29 (7.3%)	129 (32.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.5%)	37	333^rd of 491 public elementary schools	32.2%		32	360^th of 495 public elementary schools	27.3%	27	32.1	34.2		33.1	32.1	32.9		32.4	38.5	43.5		40.9	40.5	38.1		39.3	$15,049	$2,640	$12,409
Dwight Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1300 West Second Place	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 968-3967	234	17	14.1	82.5%	129 (55.1%)	8 (3.4%)	67 (28.6%)	10 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.5%)	25.2	398^th of 491 public elementary schools	18.9%		33.9	347^th of 495 public elementary schools	29.9%	51	16.2	35.0		26.0	29.7	32.5		31.2	27.0	32.5		29.9	21.6	40.0		31.2	$15,296	$2,572	$12,725
Oakland Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1501 South Detroit	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 968-2084	503	29	17.2	86.1%	184 (36.6%)	38 (7.6%)	233 (46.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	42 (8.3%)	31.7	363^rd of 491 public elementary schools	26.1%		30.6	366^th of 495 public elementary schools	26.1%	3	38.5	28.1		33.4	35.2	28.1		31.6	33.0	28.1		30.5	39.6	38.2		38.9	$13,650	$2,413	$11,237
Dover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	135 College Street	Dover	72837	Pope County	Dover School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 331-2702	455	30	15.0	61.5%	410 (90.1%)	4 (0.9%)	18 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.6%)	85.9	45^th of 491 public elementary schools	90.8%		81.6	72^nd of 495 public elementary schools	85.5%	27	50.8	63.1		58.2	49.3	57.9		54.4	67.7	61.1		63.8	66.1	69.5		68.2	$11,850	$1,698	$10,152
Sequoyah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1601 West 12th Street	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 968-2134	542	32	16.9	54.6%	365 (67.3%)	22 (4.1%)	100 (18.5%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	38 (7.0%)	77.7	94^th of 491 public elementary schools	80.9%		85.7	56^th of 495 public elementary schools	88.7%	38	50.9	59.4		54.8	50.0	55.2		52.4	44.6	67.7		55.3	53.6	72.9		62.5	$11,903	$928	$10,975
Pottsville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	87 South B	Pottsville	72858	Pope County	Pottsville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 968-2133	605	36	16.7	44.3%	520 (86.0%)	5 (0.8%)	63 (10.4%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.7%)								(n/a)																	$10,666	$1,164	$9,502
Dardanelle Intermediate School	Public	4-5	900 N 4th	Dardanelle	72834	Yell County	Dardanelle School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 229-3707	315	19	16.3	74.9%	197 (62.5%)	13 (4.1%)	96 (30.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.5%)	49.7	259^th of 491 public elementary schools	47.3%		47.8	273^rd of 495 public elementary schools	44.8%	14		43.5	30.3	36.1		44.8	30.8	37.1		59.3	39.5	48.4		51.0	32.8	41.0	$11,150	$831	$10,319
Dardanelle Primary School	Public	K-3	1376 N Liberty Road	Dardanelle	72834	Yell County	Dardanelle School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 229-4185	615	40	15.4	76.9%	384 (62.4%)	11 (1.8%)	182 (29.6%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.4%)	37.9	325^th of 491 public elementary schools	33.8%		43.4	291^st of 495 public elementary schools	41.2%	34	33.1			33.1	35.1			35.1	42.1			42.1	39.3			39.3	$10,144	$840	$9,304
London Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	154 School Street	London	72847	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 293-4241	196	14	13.6	66.3%	145 (74.0%)	4 (2.0%)	18 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (14.8%)	52.7	242^nd of 491 public elementary schools	50.7%		71.4	129^th of 495 public elementary schools	73.9%	113	31.2	45.1		38.1	37.5	41.9		39.6	46.9	51.6		49.2	53.1	38.7		46.0	$16,011	$2,092	$13,919

Frequently Asked Questions about Center Valley Elementary School

Is Center Valley Elementary School a good school?

Center Valley Elementary School ranks 81^st of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Center Valley Elementary School?

Students at Center Valley Elementary School are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Center Valley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Center Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Russellville Intermediate School
Middle : Russellville Middle School
High : Russellville High School

How many students attend Center Valley Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 397 students attended Center Valley Elementary School.

What district is Center Valley Elementary School in?

Russellville School District

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresNewJul 13, 2026

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2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

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