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Central Elementary School

85 Central Road
Lexington, VA 24450

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Tel: (540) 463-4500

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Central Elementary School serves 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Central Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 440 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central Elementary School's student population of 440 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

440 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Central Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (VA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1286 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Central Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

54%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

69%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

18%

Black

22%

White

87%

46%

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

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.24

0.70

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

Eligible for Free Lunch

40%

35%

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

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Rockbridge County Public Schools School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Central Elementary School often compared to?

Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrington Waddell Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

440 students attend Central Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Central Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

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

Central Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?

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

What school district is Central Elementary School part of?

Central Elementary School is part of Rockbridge County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 440 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education