Central City Elementary School

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Rating

Top 50%

Central City Elementary School serves 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Central City Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 356 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central City Elementary School's student population of 356 students has declined by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

356 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Central City Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Central City Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Central City Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Central City Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#500 out of 1263 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Central City Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Central City Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

81%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Central City Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.34

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Central City Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

73%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Muhlenberg County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Central City Elementary School often compared to?

Central City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenville Elementary School, Longest Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).

How many students attend Central City Elementary School?

356 students attend Central City Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Central City Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Central City Elementary School?

Central City Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Central City Elementary School offer ?

Central City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Central City Elementary School part of?

Central City Elementary School is part of Muhlenberg County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 356 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education