CENTRAL PARK AT MORNING STAR

1400 SW LIBERTY AVENUE
BENTONVILLE, AR 72712

www.bentonvillek12.org

604 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Central Park Elementary at Morning Star is a public school located in Bentonville, Arkansas, serving students within the Bentonville School District. The school is designed to provide a foundational educational experience, focusing on academic growth, character development, and fostering a supportive community environment for its young learners. As part of a highly-regarded district, it emphasizes rigorous standards, literacy, and numeracy, while integrating modern instructional strategies to prepare students for future success.

The school is known for its strong community involvement and commitment to the "Morning Star" philosophy, which encourages inclusive and engaging learning spaces. Located in a growing area of Bentonville, the school benefits from the district’s focus on innovative curriculum and student-centered activities. Families at Central Park Elementary can expect a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and the local community, all working together to create a nurturing atmosphere that prioritizes both the social-emotional and intellectual development of every child.

604

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL PARK AT MORNING STAR
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	70
Black	17
Asian	91
Two or More	25
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
391 (64.7%)
Asian
91 (15.1%)
Hispanic
70 (11.6%)
Two or More
25 (4.1%)
Black
17 (2.8%)
American Indian
8 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)696-3200
Website:	http://www.bentonvillek12.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	604
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 156

Grade 4 107