Central Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Central Elementary School serves 707 students in grades 4-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
707 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ID)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
42%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
57%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central Elementary School?
707 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Central Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Jerome Joint School District.

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