Serving 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
38%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
48%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
119 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Central Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Bemidji Public School District.
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