Central Elementary School
Tel:
(308)698-8040
- Central Elementary School serves 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Central Elementary School's student population of 289 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 289 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #211 out of 918 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 72% | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 258 students
0.5 miles
3000 7th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308)698-8280 0.5 PK-5 258 - Kearney Emerson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 250 students
0.6 miles
2705 Ave E
Kearney, NE 68847
(308)698-8270 0.6 PK-5 250 - Kearney Bryant Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 236 students
0.7 miles
1611 Ave C
Kearney, NE 68847
(308)698-8190 0.7 PK-5 236 - Kearney Kearney Education Center Grades: PK | 116 students
0.7 miles
1511 5th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308)698-8033 0.7 PK 116 - Kearney Kenwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 389 students
0.7 miles
915 16th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308)698-8200 0.7 PK-5 389
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