Central Elementary School
Tel:
(334)563-7319
- Central Elementary School serves 276 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower 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%.
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%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Central Elementary School's student population of 276 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 276 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #995 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Black | 99% | 33% |
| White | 1% | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lowndes County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Project Success Learning Center (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Project Success Learning Center (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hayneville Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 269 students
0.0 miles
145 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334)563-7311 0.0 9-12 269 - Hayneville Project Success Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
0.0 miles
147 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334)563-9869 0.0 6-12 n/a - Hayneville Hayneville Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 166 students
7.4 miles
101 Lafayette St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334)548-2184 7.4 6-8 166 - Letohatchee Calhoun High School Grades: 9-12 | 235 students
7.7 miles
8213 County Road 33
Letohatchee, AL 36047
(334)227-4515 7.7 9-12 235 - Hayneville Jackson-steele Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 170 students
9.4 miles
570 Freedom Rd
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334)872-0758 9.4 K-5 170
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