Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School serves 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Central Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania 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 24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 572 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 572 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Central Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2395 out of 2820 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | 30% | 15% |
| White | 44% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 24% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Big Beaver Falls Area School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Central Elementary School is Beaver Falls Area Senior High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Beaver Falls Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Beaver Falls Beaver Falls Area Senior High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 458 students10
0.1 miles
1701 8th Ave
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-7470 0.1 9-12 458 - Beaver Falls Beaver Falls Middle School Math: 19% | Reading: 51%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 358 students10
0.1 miles
1601 8th Ave
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-5470 0.1 6-8 358 - Beaver Falls Patterson Primary School Grades: K-2 | 210 students
0.9 miles
701 Darlington Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1268 0.9 K-2 210 - New Brighton New Brighton Area Middle School Math: 23% | Reading: 64%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 316 students10
1.6 miles
901 Penn Ave
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-8100 1.6 6-8 316 - New Brighton New Brighton Area Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 62%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 639 students10
1.9 miles
3200 43rd St
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 843-1194 1.9 K-5 639
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