Serving 159 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Central Elementary School's student population of 159 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1692 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
32%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
39%
69%
Hawaiian
17%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Central Elementary School is ranked #1692 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Central Elementary School often compared to?
Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Elementary School, Benton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
159 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Central Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Hawaiian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Neosho School District.
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I have 4 children in the Neosho school district. Central Elementary is our school of choice!! Wonderful staff and educators! Very parent friendly. Kids feel at home here.
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