Central Elementary School
Tel:
(318) 644-5842
Central Elementary School serves 429 students in grades 3-5.
The percentage of students achieving
proficiency in math
is 78% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achievingproficiency in reading/language arts
is 80% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Central Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 429 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 429 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The
diversity score
of Central Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #320 out of 1277 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 8% | 43% |
| White | 89% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ouachita Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Central Elementary School is West Ouachita High School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Calhoun Middle School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Calhoun Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Calhoun Calhoun Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 459 students
1.6 miles
237 Calhoun Road
Calhoun, LA 71225
(318) 644-1114 1.6 PK-2 459 - Calhoun Calhoun Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 575 students
3.0 miles
191 Highway 80
Calhoun, LA 71225
(318) 644-5840 3.0 6-8 575 - West Monroe West Ouachita High School Grades: 8-12 | 1,134 student
3.9 miles
4061 Caples Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 249-2117 3.9 8-12 1,134 - Downsville Downsville Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 415 students
6.1 miles
4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318 6.1 PK-12 415 - West Monroe Woodlawn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 632 students
7.4 miles
5946 Jonesboro Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 325-1578 7.4 PK-5 632
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