Serving 551 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 551 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Central Elementary School is ranked #2158 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Central Elementary School often compared to?
Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Badin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
551 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Central Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 551 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
