Serving 297 students in grades 3-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)53%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)57%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)7%
19%
Black
(15-16)n/a
7%
White
(15-16)85%
65%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)7%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% KS state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% KS state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
297 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Central Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 3-5
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Holton School District.
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