Central Elementary School (Closed 2010)

Central Elementary School serves 169 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
79%
22%
Black
7%
7%
White
11%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central Elementary School?
169 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Central Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Kansas City School District.

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