Central Elementary School
Tel:
(740)596-4155
- Central Elementary School serves 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 29%.
Top Placements
Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Central Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 378 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
| Overall School Rank | #852 out of 3,224 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Black | n/a | 16% |
| White | 98% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.24 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vinton County Local School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Central Elementary School is Vinton County High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Vinton County Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mc Arthur Vinton County High School Grades: 8-12 | 582 students
0.4 miles
63910 Us Highway 50
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740)596-5258 0.4 8-12 582 - Mc Arthur Vinton County Middle School Grades: 6-9 | 451 students
0.6 miles
63870 Locker Plant Road
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740)596-5243 0.6 6-9 451 - Hamden South Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 320 students
5.3 miles
38234 State Route 93
Hamden, OH 45634
(740)384-2731 5.3 PK-5 320 - Mc Arthur West Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 339 students
6.3 miles
57710 Us Highway 50
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740)596-5236 6.3 PK-5 339 - Wellston Wellston Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 320 students
8.7 miles
225 Golden Rocket Dr
Wellston, OH 45692
(740)384-2060 8.7 3-5 320
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