Serving 159 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
159 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1692 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
32%
8%

Black
n/a
15%

White
39%
68%

Hawaiian
17%
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Elementary School's ranking?
Central Elementary School is ranked #1692 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
159 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Central Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Hawaiian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Neosho School District.
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