BUFFALO ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 801 W Drew in Monette, Arkansas, Buffalo Island Central School District serves as a cornerstone of public education within a distant rural setting in the greater Jonesboro metropolitan region. Operating as an active, traditional public school district independent of charter systems, it manages two operational campuses dedicated to nurturing students across a complete Pre-Kindergarten through 12th-grade continuum. The district's structure provides a seamless academic pathway, ensuring local youth receive continuous educational support from early childhood programs through high school graduation.

During the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a student body of 720 children, comprising 371 male and 349 female learners. The student population brings together diverse backgrounds, including 576 White, 124 Hispanic, 6 Asian, 6 Black, 4 multiracial, 3 Pacific Islander, and 1 American Indian student. To maintain high instructional standards and campus operations, Buffalo Island Central employs a robust workforce of approximately 262 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes over 128 full-time equivalent teachers, 25 instructional aides, and 109 support staff personnel dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment. Community members, prospective families, and researchers can explore further district initiatives and contact administration directly by visiting bicschools.net.
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Total Schools
720
Total Students
128.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUFFALO ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White576
Hispanic124
Black6
Asian6
Two or More4
American Indian1
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    576 (80.0%)
  • Hispanic
    124 (17.2%)
  • Black
    6 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.8%)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in BUFFALO ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:720*
Teachers (FTE):128.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.6
Schools in BUFFALO ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 2 Schools