Cord–charlotte High School, a rural Arkansas public school serving grades K–6, maintains a stable enrollment of 161 students with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 from 2015 to 2023.
The school's graduation rate has consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 94% in 2023 compared to the Arkansas state rate of 88%.
Math proficiency at is 44% in 2023, which is higher than the state average of 39%, though scores have fluctuated with a decline from 55% in 2016 to 40% in 2023.
Reading proficiency is 44% as of 2022, also higher than the state average of 40%, but below earlier years when proficiency was above 80%, indicating a substantial decline over the past decade.
Minority enrollment remains very low, with 158 of 161 students identified as White (Not Hispanic), and the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch has remained stable at approximately 53% since 2015.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
98%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cord-charlotte High School?
161 students attend Cord-charlotte High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cord-charlotte High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cord-charlotte High School?
Cord-charlotte High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cord-charlotte High School offer ?
Cord-charlotte High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cord-charlotte High School part of?
Cord-charlotte High School is part of Cedar Ridge School District.
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