Central Elementary School
Tel:
(650)637-4820
- Central Elementary School serves 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Central Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Central Elementary School's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2007) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 447 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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 School Rank (16-17) | #143 out of 9584 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 26% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 45% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 19% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Belmont-Redwood Shores 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 San Mateo County Rop (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Nesbit Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- Belmont Nesbit Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 654 students
0.5 miles
500 Biddulph Way
Belmont, CA 94002
(650)637-4860 0.5 K-8 654 - San Mateo George Hall Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 444 students
1.1 miles
130 San Miguel Way
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650)312-7533 1.1 K-5 444 - San Carlos San Carlos Charter Learning Center Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 380 students
1.1 miles
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650)508-7343 1.1 K-8 380 - Redwood City San Mateo County Rop Vocational School
Grades: 11-12
1.1 miles
101 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650)598-2000 1.1 11-12 n/a - Redwood City San Mateo County Special Education Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 156 students
1.1 miles
101 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650)802-5588 1.1 K-12 156
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