Central Elementary School
Tel:
(559)924-7797
- Central Elementary School serves 295 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (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 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Central Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 295 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.63, 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 | #5711 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 35% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 12% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Central Union Elementary 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 Lemoore High School (3.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lemoore University Elementary Charter (4.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is P. W. Engvall Elementary School (3.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lemoore P. W. Engvall Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 658 students
3.4 miles
1055 Cedar Ln.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559)924-6850 3.4 K-6 658 - Lemoore Lemoore High School Grades: 9-12 | 1858 students
3.7 miles
101 E. Bush St.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559)924-6600 3.7 9-12 1858 - Lemoore Jamison (donald C.) High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 86 students
3.8 miles
351 E. Bush St.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559)924-6620 3.8 9-12 86 - Lemoore Lemoore Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 603 students
3.8 miles
573 Bush St.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559)924-6800 3.8 K-6 603 - Lemoore Lemoore Middle College High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 240 students
4.0 miles
555 College Ave.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559)925-3552 4.0 9-12 240
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