Central Elementary School
Tel:
(303)776-3236
- Central Elementary School serves 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Central Elementary School's student population of 411 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 411 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #561 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 33% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 42% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 68% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Vrain Valley No. Re1J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central Elementary School is Longmont High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Twin Peaks Charter Academy (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Columbine Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Longmont Columbine Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 318 students
0.8 miles
111 Longs Peak Avenue
Longmont, CO 80504
(303)776-2840 0.8 PK-5 318 - Longmont Longmont High School Grades: 9-12 | 1294 students
1.0 miles
1040 Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303)776-6014 1.0 9-12 1294 - Longmont Twin Peaks Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 941 students
1.0 miles
340 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303)772-7286 1.0 K-12 941 - Longmont Olde Columbine High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 108 students
1.2 miles
1200 South Sunset
Longmont, CO 80501
(720)494-3961 1.2 9-12 108 - Longmont Longs Peak Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 419 students
1.3 miles
1500 14th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303)776-5611 1.3 5-8 419
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