Central Elementary School serves 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Central Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1051 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
10%
Black
87%
32%
White
n/a
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1051 out of 1,276 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
310 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Central Elementary School students are Black, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
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 Tuscaloosa City School District.
School Calendar
View the Central Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
WINTER HOLIDAY - Schools Closed
December 18, 2023 (Monday)
High School Open House (Second Semester)
January 11, 2024 (Thursday)
MARTIN LUTHER KIND JR. DAY - Schools Closed
January 15, 2024 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK - Schools Closed
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
SPRING HOLIDAY - Schools Closed
April 05, 2024 (Friday)
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