Central Elementary School
Rank
: 10/
Top 1%10
Tel:
(650) 637-4820
Central Elementary School serves 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Central Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 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% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- 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 stayed relatively flat 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 1% 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 0.69, 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 Testing Rank | #93 out of 9602 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 50% |
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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 | 1% | 5% |
| White | 45% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 18% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 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)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Belmont Nesbit Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 72%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 654 students10
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
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 444 students10
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
Math: 73% | Reading: 88%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-8 | 380 students10
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
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 156 students10
1.1 miles
101 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-5588 1.1 K-12 156
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