Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School serves 511 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Central Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 511 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Central Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5559 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 22% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Central Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Central Elementary School is Alta Loma High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Cucamonga Middle School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rancho Cucamonga Cucamonga Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 781 students10
0.7 miles
7611 Hellman Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-1788 0.7 6-8 781 - Rancho Cucamonga Bear Gulch Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 46%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 524 students10
1.0 miles
8355 Bear Gulch Pl.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 989-9396 1 K-5 524 - Rancho Cucamonga Cucamonga Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 537 students10
1.0 miles
8677 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1318 1 K-5 537 - Rancho Cucamonga Dona Merced Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 580 students10
1.0 miles
10333 Palo Alto
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1600 1 K-5 580 - Los Angeles New Middle School Pathway Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 111 students10
1.1 miles
8701 Parkhill Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 673-1230 1.1 6-8 111
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