- Enrollment
- 3,579
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bentonville, AR
Central Park at Morning Star
Federal NCES profile for Central Park at Morning Star, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050306001080
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Park at Morning Star earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Arkansas schools.
- #10 of 16
- elementary schools in Bentonville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Park at Morning Star has class sizes larger than 94% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park at Morning Star ranks #10 of 16 elementary schools in Bentonville, AR.
School address
District: Bentonville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050306001080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Central Park at Morning Star grew from 537 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 050306001080 · Bentonville, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 19.5:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Bentonville High School (3,579 students)
Central Park at Morning Star grew from 537 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Central Park at Morning Star in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bentonville Hi
Bentonville High School
3,579 students
- Bentonville We
Bentonville West High School
2,661 students
- Grimsley Junio 846
Grimsley Junior High School
846 students
- Centerton Gamb 725
Centerton Gamble Elementary
725 students
- Lincoln Junior 723
Lincoln Junior High School
723 students
- This school 604
Central Park at Morning Star
604 students
What this shows Central Park at Morning Star reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Park at Morning Star compares
Central Park at Morning Star is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 43% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 86% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,377
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Asian 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Central Park at Morning Star is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bentonville School District reports $12,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Park at Morning Star Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bentonville West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grimsley Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centerton Gamble Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Park at Morning Star's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Bentonville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Park at Morning Star
How many students attend Central Park at Morning Star?
Central Park at Morning Star has 604 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bentonville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Park at Morning Star?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Park at Morning Star is 19.5:1, which is 43% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Park at Morning Star?
8.4% of students at Central Park at Morning Star are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Park at Morning Star?
The largest demographic group at Central Park at Morning Star is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Bentonville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Park at Morning Star?
Central Park at Morning Star has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Park at Morning Star rank among elementary schools in Bentonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park at Morning Star ranks #10 of 16 elementary schools in Bentonville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bentonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bentonville School District?
Besides Central Park at Morning Star, Bentonville School District also operates Bentonville High School (3,579 students), Bentonville West High School (2,661 students), and Grimsley Junior High School (846 students). See the Bentonville School District district page for the complete list.