Central Elementary School
Tel:
(318)377-2591
- Central Elementary School serves 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 63% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Central Elementary School's student population of 546 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 546 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #522 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 6% |
| Black | 27% | 44% |
| White | 65% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Webster Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central Elementary School is Lakeside Junior-senior High School (4.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lakeside Junior-senior High School (4.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is J. A. Phillips Middle School (8.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sibley Lakeside Junior-senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 496 students
4.4 miles
9090 Hwy 371
Sibley, LA 71073
(318)377-2133 4.4 7-12 496 - Minden J. A. Phillips Middle School Grades: 6 | 282 students
8.6 miles
811 Durwood Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318)377-0315 8.6 6 282 - Minden J. L. Jones Elementary School Grades: 2-3 | 466 students
8.9 miles
620 District Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318)377-1815 8.9 2-3 466 - Minden Webster Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 380 students
9.3 miles
700 East Union
Minden, LA 71055
(318)377-3847 9.3 7-8 380 - Minden Minden High School Grades: 9-12 | 848 students
10.0 miles
1103 S College St
Minden, LA 71058
(318)377-2766 10.0 9-12 848
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