Central Elementary School
Tel:
(308) 698-8040
Central Elementary School serves 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Central Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 269 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 269 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #177 out of 913 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 68% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kearney School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Central Elementary School is Kearney High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Horizon Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Park Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kearney Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 262 students
0.5 miles
3000 7th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8280 0.5 PK-5 262 - Kearney Emerson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 248 students
0.6 miles
2705 Ave E
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8270 0.6 PK-5 248 - Kearney Bryant Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 242 students
0.7 miles
1611 Ave C
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8190 0.7 PK-5 242 - Kearney Kearney Education Center Grades: PK | 220 students
0.7 miles
1511 5th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8033 0.7 PK 220 - Kearney Kenwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 393 students
0.7 miles
915 16th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8200 0.7 PK-5 393
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