Central Elementary School (Closed 2020)

Serving 557 students in grades 3-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 94% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 91% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(18-19)
94%
63%
(18-19)
91%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
86%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.26
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
557 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Central Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District.

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