Central Elementary School

1315 Knoxville Hwy
Wartburg, TN 37887
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, 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 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central Elementary School's student population of 529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Safety and Learning for All.'

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 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1268 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
28%
34%
20%
37%
25%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
95%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
(22-23)
4.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
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 #1268 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Central Elementary School often compared to?
Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunbright School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
529 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Central Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Morgan County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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