Genoa Central Elem.
School in Texarkana, AR, serves 383 students from kindergarten through 3rd grade with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average ratio.
Math proficiency ranges between 75% and 79%, significantly higher than the state average of 39% and the district average of 67%, maintaining a top 1% ranking in Arkansas.
Reading proficiency is between 65% and 69%, exceeding the state average of 40% but below the district average of 59%, with scores remaining stable in recent years.
Science proficiency stands at 60% to 64%, higher than the state average of 36% and district average of 55%, positioning the school in the top 5% statewide.
Enrollment declined from 452 students in 2022 to 371 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch increased from 29% in 2022 to 32% in 2023, indicating a slight rise in low鈥搃ncome student population.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Genoa Central Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Genoa Central Elem. School's student population of 383 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Motto
Establish, develop, promote, and graduate our Dragons through the integration of dynamic learning. Be GC Proud!
Genoa Central Elem. School ranks within the top 5% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Genoa Central Elem. School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 989 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
93%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Genoa Central Elem. School's ranking?
Genoa Central Elem. School is ranked #14 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Genoa Central Elem. School?
383 students attend Genoa Central Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Genoa Central Elem. School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Genoa Central Elem. School?
Genoa Central Elem. School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Genoa Central Elem. School offer ?
Genoa Central Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Genoa Central Elem. School part of?
Genoa Central Elem. School is part of Genoa Central School District.
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