Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central Elem Sch's attendance zone covers the entire Rockford, AL school district, encompassing approximately 666.3 square miles, with typical drives to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 15.8 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point from the school within this zone is about 20.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Dream It, Believe It, Achieve It
School Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#921 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
33%
31%
White
51%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Elementary School's ranking?
Central Elementary School is ranked #921 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
397 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Central Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Coosa County School District.
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