Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1272 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 #1272 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
310 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Central Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Miller R-II School District.
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