Central Elementary School
Tel:
(218) 333-3220
Central Elementary School serves 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Central Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 248 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 248 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Central Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1335 out of 1793 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 31% | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 9% |
| Black | 2% | 11% |
| White | 51% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 15% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bemidji Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Central Elementary School is Bemidji Area Learning Center (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bemidji Bemidji Area Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 53 students
0.2 miles
802 Paul Bunyan Dr Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3299 0.2 K-12 53 - Bemidji Bemidji Bylaw Special Education School
Grades: 6-12 | 8 students
0.2 miles
502 Minnesota Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477 0.2 6-12 8 - Detroit Lakes Voyageurs Exp Chtr-credit Recovery Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
0.5 miles
102 1st Street W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687 0.5 9-12 n/a - Detroit Lakes Voyageurs Exp Chtr-extended Year Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
0.5 miles
102 1st St W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687 0.5 9-12 n/a - Bemidji Voyageurs Expeditionary School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 59 students
0.5 miles
3724 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130 0.5 9-12 59
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