Central Elementary School
Tel:
(951)922-0264
- Central Elementary School serves 750 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Central Elementary School's student population of 750 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 750 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.32, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5867 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 82% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 9% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Banning Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central Elementary School is Banning Independent Study (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Nicolet Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Nicolet Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Banning Banning Prek Magnet School
Grades: M
0.1 miles
161 W. Willams
Banning, CA 92220
(951)922-0210 0.1 M n/a - Banning Nicolet Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 933 students
0.1 miles
101 E. Nicolet St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951)922-0280 0.1 6-8 933 - Banning Banning Independent Study Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 164 students
0.2 miles
1151 W. Wilson St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951)922-0268 0.2 K-12 164 - Banning Florida Street Discovery Center Magnet School
Grades: K | 75 students
0.5 miles
671 N. Florida St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951)849-2739 0.5 K 75 - Banning Renu Hope Preschool Magnet School
Grades: M
0.5 miles
771 W. Williams
Banning, CA 92220
(951)922-8181 0.5 M n/a
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