Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School serves 287 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (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 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 287 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 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 0.61, 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 | #6665 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 37% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 50% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 8% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Central Union 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 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lemoore P. W. Engvall Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 680 students10
3.4 miles
1055 Cedar Ln.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6850 3.4 K-6 680 - Lemoore Lemoore High School Math: 21% | Reading: 55%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,862 student10
3.7 miles
101 E. Bush St.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6600 3.7 9-12 1,862 - Lemoore Jamison (donald C.) High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 82 students10
3.8 miles
351 E. Bush St.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6620 3.8 9-12 82 - Lemoore Lemoore Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 622 students10
3.8 miles
573 Bush St.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6800 3.8 K-6 622 - Lemoore Lemoore Middle College High School Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 246 students10
4.0 miles
555 College Ave.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 925-3552 4 9-12 246
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