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Buffalo Island Central Elementary School vs. Armorel Elementary School

Should you attend Buffalo Island Central Elementary School or Armorel Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Buffalo Island Central Elementary School
1100 Nelson St
Lake City, AR 72437
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Armorel Elementary School
4555 Hwy 137 N
Armorel, AR 72310
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Buffalo Island Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Armorel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Buffalo Island Central Elementary School in Lake City, AR, serves 389 students from prekindergarten through 6th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, which is approximately equal to the state average.
The school's math proficiency is 60–64%, higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the district average of 44%, showing consistent strong performance in this area.
Reading proficiency stands at 50–54%, which is higher than the state average of 40% and slightly above the district average of 49%, reflecting steady improvement since 2014.
Science proficiency is 55–59%, significantly higher than the state average of 36% and district average of 47%, ranking the school in the top 5% statewide for this subject.
Enrollment and student demographics have remained relatively stable with 19% minority enrollment, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch decreased slightly from 55% in 2021 to 53% in 2023.
Serving 198 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Armorel Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
389 students
198 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buffalo Island Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Armorel Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buffalo Island Central Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Armorel Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buffalo Island Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Armorel Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Island Central Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Armorel Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Armorel School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#99 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
#45 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buffalo Island Central Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Armorel Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in AR)
65-69%
(Top 10% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buffalo Island Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Armorel Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Armorel School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 10% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buffalo Island Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Armorel Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Armorel School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 5% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buffalo Island Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Armorel Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Armorel School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Buffalo Island Central Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Armorel Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
39
-
Kindergarten Students
38
22
Grade 1 Students
68
30
Grade 2 Students
48
36
Grade 3 Students
52
25
Grade 4 Students
46
25
Grade 5 Students
48
30
Grade 6 Students
50
30

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Armorel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Armorel School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buffalo Island Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Armorel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Armorel School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buffalo Island Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Armorel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Armorel School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buffalo Island Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Armorel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Armorel School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buffalo Island Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Armorel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Armorel School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buffalo Island Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
0.32
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buffalo Island Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Armorel Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Armorel School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buffalo Island Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Armorel Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Armorel School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buffalo Island Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buffalo Is. Central School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Armorel Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Armorel School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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