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Central Elementary School

1715 Euclid Ave
Paintsville, KY 41240

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Tel: (606) 789-2541

www.johnson.k12.ky.us

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Central Elementary School serves 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Central Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 364 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Central Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 18% over five school years.

The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

364 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Central Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#1013 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

30%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

n/a

11%

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White

95%

75%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.10

0.43

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Eligible for Free Lunch

76%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Johnson County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Elementary School's ranking?

Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

364 students attend Central Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Central Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, 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 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?

Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Central Elementary School part of?

Central Elementary School is part of Johnson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 364 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education