At a glance
Reported students
604
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
631.5
Central Park at Morning Star: 604 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
18.9:1 reported; state peer median 16:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 729
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Central Park at Morning Star
Central Park at Morning Star is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Bentonville. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Bentonville School District. NCES reports 604 students for 2024–25.
Among 510 elementary schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, above the Arkansas median of 16:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.7%) and Asian (15.1%). English learners represent 12.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Central Park at Morning Star
- 1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.7%
- Hispanic11.6%
- Black2.8%
- Asian15.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bentonville School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elm Tree Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
583 reported students
Cooper Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
628 reported students
The International School at Mary Mae Jones
Elementary · Grades KG–04
567 reported students
Vaughn Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
647 reported students
Osage Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
551 reported students
Willowbrook Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
671 reported students
Public schools near Central Park at Morning Star
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrook Elementary School Elementary · Bentonville School District | KG–04 | 671 | 0.4 mi |
| Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers Elementary · Charter · College Preparatory Academies of Arkansas | KG–06 | 521 | 1.8 mi |
| Osage Creek Elementary School Elementary · Bentonville School District | KG–04 | 551 | 1.8 mi |
| Evening Star Elementary School Elementary · Bentonville School District | KG–04 | 716 | 1.9 mi |
| Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School Elementary · Charter · Lisa Academy | KG–05 | 393 | 2.4 mi |
| The International School at Mary Mae Jones Elementary · Bentonville School District | KG–04 | 567 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Central Park at Morning Star
What grades does Central Park at Morning Star serve?
Central Park at Morning Star reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bentonville School District.
How many students attend Central Park at Morning Star?
Central Park at Morning Star reported 604 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 729 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Central Park at Morning Star?
The calculated ratio is 18.9:1, based on 604 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 16:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Central Park at Morning Star a public, charter, or magnet school?
Central Park at Morning Star is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bentonville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Central Park at Morning Star students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Central Park at Morning Star in?
Central Park at Morning Star is part of Bentonville School District, based in Bentonville, AR, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Central Park at Morning Star?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Willowbrook Elementary School (0.4 mi), Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers (1.8 mi), Osage Creek Elementary School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.