Drew Central High School is a public secondary school in Monticello, Arkansas, United States. It is part of Drew Central School District, which serves rural Drew County and a small section of Monticello.
Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Drew Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Drew Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Drew Central Elementary School's student population of 562 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
562 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Drew Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drew Central Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#649 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
25%
19%
White
63%
57%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drew Central Elementary School's ranking?
Drew Central Elementary School is ranked #649 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Drew Central Elementary School often compared to?
Drew Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monticello Elementary School, Warren Elementary School, Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Drew Central Elementary School?
562 students attend Drew Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Drew Central Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Drew Central Elementary School?
Drew Central Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Drew Central Elementary School offer ?
Drew Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Drew Central Elementary School part of?
Drew Central Elementary School is part of Drew Central School District.
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