Central Elementary School
Tel:
(636) 583-3152
Central Elementary School serves 738 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Central Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 738 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 738 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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School Comparison
Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #628 out of 2085 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 16% |
| White | 89% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Union R-XI School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Union Clark-vitt Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 550 students
0.4 miles
1 Clark Ave
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-6997 0.4 4-6 550 - Union Union Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 477 students
0.4 miles
503 W End
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5855 0.4 7-8 477 - Union Autumn Hill School Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 25 students
0.7 miles
300 Autumn Hill Dr
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5959 0.7 K-12 25 - Union Union High School Grades: 9-12 | 907 students
1.2 miles
1217 West Main
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-2513 1.2 9-12 907 - 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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