Central Elementary School
Tel:
(636)583-3152
- Central Elementary School serves 733 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 28%.
Top Placements
Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Central Elementary School's student population of 733 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 733 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1398 out of 2,073 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 16% |
| White | 91% | 72% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.23 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Union R-xi School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central Elementary School is Autumn Hill School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Union Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Clark-vitt Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Union Clark-vitt Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 568 students
0.4 miles
1 Clark Ave
Union, MO 63084
(636)583-6997 0.4 4-6 568 - Union Union Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 496 students
0.4 miles
503 W End
Union, MO 63084
(636)583-5855 0.4 7-8 496 - Union Autumn Hill School Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 27 students
0.7 miles
300 Autumn Hill Dr
Union, MO 63084
(636)583-5959 0.7 K-12 27 - Union Union High School Grades: 9-12 | 936 students
1.2 miles
1217 West Main
Union, MO 63084
(636)583-2513 1.2 9-12 936 - Union Clearview Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 340 students
2.4 miles
1581 Clearview Rd
Union, MO 63084
(636)231-2500 2.4 K-6 340
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