Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
248 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
(15-16)1%
1%
Showing 2005–2016. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(15-16)14%
16%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(15-16)5%
26%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
(15-16)76%
50%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
(15-16)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
248 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Central Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Haywood County Schools.
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