Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Central City Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central City Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Central City, NE, covering approximately 238.2 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum of 16.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central City Elementary School's student population of 327 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Central City Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central City Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central City Elementary School's ranking?
Central City Elementary School is ranked #429 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Central City Elementary School often compared to?
Central City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central City Middle School, Loup City Elementary School, Elwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Central City Elementary School?
327 students attend Central City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Central City Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central City Elementary School?
Central City Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central City Elementary School offer ?
Central City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central City Elementary School part of?
Central City Elementary School is part of Central City School District.
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