Serving 450 students in grades 2-3, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Central Elementary School's student population of 450 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
Central Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#437 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
1%
21%
White
81%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Central Elementary School is ranked #437 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
450 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Central Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Macon County School District.
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