Central Elementary School
Tel:
(318)644-5842
- Central Elementary School serves 457 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 77% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% 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 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 457 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.17, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #444 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 63% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 69% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
| Black | 7% | 44% |
| White | 91% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ouachita 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 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 | 469 students
1.6 miles
237 Calhoun Road
Calhoun, LA 71225
(318)644-1114 1.6 PK-2 469 - Calhoun Calhoun Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 579 students
3.0 miles
191 Highway 80
Calhoun, LA 71225
(318)644-5840 3.0 6-8 579 - West Monroe West Ouachita High School Grades: 8-12 | 1163 students
3.9 miles
4061 Caples Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318)249-2117 3.9 8-12 1163 - Downsville Downsville Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 381 students
6.1 miles
4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
(318)982-5318 6.1 PK-12 381 - West Monroe Woodlawn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 649 students
7.4 miles
5946 Jonesboro Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318)325-1578 7.4 PK-5 649
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