Central Elementary School
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(334) 563-7319
Central Elementary School serves 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Central Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 277 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Central Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #919 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | 99% | 33% |
| White | 1% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lowndes County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Central Elementary School is Central High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Project Success Learning Center (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hayneville Central High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 260 students10
0.0 miles
145 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7311 0 9-12 260 - Hayneville Project Success Learning Center Alternative School Grades: 6-12
0.0 miles
147 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7389 0 6-12 n/a - Hayneville Hayneville Middle School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 169 students10
7.4 miles
101 Lafayette St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2184 7.4 6-8 169 - Letohatchee Calhoun High School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 206 students10
7.7 miles
8213 County Road 33
Letohatchee, AL 36047
(334) 227-4515 7.7 9-12 206 - Hayneville Jacksonsteele Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 159 students10
9.4 miles
570 Freedom Rd
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758 9.4 PK-5 159
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