Central Elementary School
Tel:
(660)646-2359
- Central Elementary School serves 311 students in grades 4-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 71% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 28%.
School Overview
- Central Elementary School's student population of 311 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-5 |
| Total Students | 311 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.26, which is more 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 | #623 out of 2,073 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 6% |
| Black | 2% | 16% |
| White | 86% | 72% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.23 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | CHILLICOTHE R-II 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 Verelle Peniston School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Verelle Peniston School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dewey Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chillicothe Garrison Elementary School Grades: PK | 105 students
0.4 miles
209 Henry St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660)646-1653 0.4 PK 105 - Chillicothe Dewey Elementary School Grades: K-1 | 250 students
0.6 miles
905 Dickinson
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660)646-4255 0.6 K-1 250 - Chillicothe Field Elementary School Grades: 2-3 | 246 students
0.6 miles
1100 Oak
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660)646-2909 0.6 2-3 246 - Chillicothe Verelle Peniston School Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 19 students
0.6 miles
1530 Clay St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660)646-4215 0.6 K-12 19 - Chillicothe Grand River Technical School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.7 miles
1200 Fair St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660)646-3414 0.7 9-12 n/a
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