Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Johnson City, TN, covering approximately 337.7 square miles. This area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 23.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 267 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#1225 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Elementary School's ranking?
Central Elementary School is ranked #1225 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
267 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Central Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Carter County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
All teachers are extremely kind to my children and even myself. No kids coming home crying with bruises on their face, like at our old school.
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