Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cutter-morning Star Elem. School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cutter-morning Star Elem. School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cutter-morning Star Elem. School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cutter-morning Star Elem. School is 0.48, 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
#412 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
70%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cutter-morning Star Elem. School's ranking?
Cutter-morning Star Elem. School is ranked #412 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Cutter-morning Star Elem. School often compared to?
Cutter-morning Star Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fountain Lake Elementary School, Lakeside Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Cutter-morning Star Elem. School?
345 students attend Cutter-morning Star Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cutter-morning Star Elem. School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cutter-morning Star Elem. School?
Cutter-morning Star Elem. School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cutter-morning Star Elem. School offer ?
Cutter-morning Star Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cutter-morning Star Elem. School part of?
Cutter-morning Star Elem. School is part of Cutter-Morning Star School District.
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