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 15-19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1858 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
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 #1858 out of 2,076 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Neosho School District.
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