Serving 179 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 68%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
90%
62%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IN state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
179 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Central Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 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 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Martinsville Schools.
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