Serving 383 students in grades 2-3, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Central Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1227 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
11%
13%
White
65%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Central Elementary School is ranked #1227 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Central Elementary School often compared to?
Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hornet Park Elementary School, Kankakee Valley Intermediate School, Heritage Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
383 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Central Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
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 Indiana 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 Beech Grove City Schools School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>2 4/20/2021Teachers are very good with the students they feel like can move on to the next level they concentrate on those students and praise those students. While leaving the other students who may need a little more help behind. And tell you they need to be retained maybe next year. It seems to be a district pattern with ethnic students here.Review Central Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Teachers are very good with the students they feel like can move on to the next level they concentrate on those students and praise those students. While leaving the other students who may need a little more help behind. And tell you they need to be retained maybe next year. It seems to be a district pattern with ethnic students here.
Review Central Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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