Serving 782 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 782 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central Elementary serves the entire district of Banning, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 305.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a driving time of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with distances to the furthest edge measuring up to 20.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 782 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
782 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Motto
A Dual Immersion School
School Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7074 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Elementary School's ranking?
Central Elementary School is ranked #7074 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Central Elementary School often compared to?
Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hemmerling Elementary School, Cabazon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
782 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Central Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Banning Unified School District.
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