Central Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the New York state average of 74%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students (09-10)
241 students

Showing 2001–2010. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Showing 2001–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(09-10)
≥90%
86%
(09-10)
80-89%
74%
American Indian
(09-10)
1%
n/a
Hispanic
(09-10)
1%
22%
White
(09-10)
98%
51%

Showing 2001–2010. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

100%
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
19%
37%

Showing 1997–2009. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend Central Avenue Elementary School?
241 students attend Central Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Central Avenue Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Central Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Central Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Central Avenue Elementary School part of?
Central Avenue Elementary School is part of Lancaster Central School District.

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