Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
248 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)14%
16%
Black
(15-16)5%
26%
White
(15-16)77%
50%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
248 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Central Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Haywood County Schools School District.
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