Central Elementary School
Tel:
(606)546-3496
- Central Elementary School serves 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Central Elementary School's student population of 458 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 458 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #821 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
| Black | 3% | 11% |
| White | 95% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Knox County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central Elementary School is Knox Appalachian School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Knox Appalachian School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Knox Appalachian School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Barbourville Knox Appalachian School Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 47 students
0.3 miles
1909 Ky Hwy 3439
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606)546-2568 0.3 5-12 47 - Barbourville G R Hampton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 280 students
1.9 miles
60 Ky 3441
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606)546-4169 1.9 PK-6 280 - Barbourville Jesse D Lay Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 379 students
2.1 miles
220 N Allison Ave
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606)546-6524 2.1 PK-6 379 - Barbourville Knox County Area Technology Center Vocational School
2.3 miles
210 Wall Street
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606)546-5320 2.3 n/a n/a - Barbourville Knox County Day Treatment Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 23 students
2.3 miles
135 Wall St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606)545-5410 2.3 6-12 23
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