Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1392 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
17%
22%
White
62%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Elementary School's ranking?
Central Elementary School is ranked #1392 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Central Elementary School often compared to?
Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amherst Elementary School, Madison Heights Elementary School, Amelon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
332 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Central Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Amherst Co PBLC Schs School District.
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