Central Elementary School serves 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
81%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
283 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Central Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% 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 Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Fairbury Public Schools School District.
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