Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
367 students
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
56%
20%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
57%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
87%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
367 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Central Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee 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 Fayette County Public Schools.
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