Central Elementary School

14741 Central Ave.
Baldwin Park, CA 91706

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Tel: (626) 962-7915

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Central Elementary School serves 375 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Central Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 375 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Central Elementary School's student population of 375 students has declined by 25% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

375 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Central Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#3297 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Central Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

11%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

22%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

92%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Central Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Central Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

93%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

10%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Baldwin Park Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Elementary School's ranking?

Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

375 students attend Central Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Central Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?

Central Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?

Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Central Elementary School part of?

Central Elementary School is part of Baldwin Park Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 375 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education