Central Elementary School

1100 Central Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Central Elementary School serves 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Central Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in KS
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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School Overview

Central Elementary School's student population of 331 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
331 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
Overall Testing Rank
#903 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
90%
21%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
6%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Elementary School's ranking?
Central Elementary School is ranked #903 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Central Elementary School often compared to?
Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Comanche Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
331 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Central Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 Dodge City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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