Central Elementary School
Tel:
(650)637-4820
- Central Elementary School serves 448 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower 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
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Central Elementary School's student population of 448 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2007) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 448 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.67, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #152 out of 9,595 schools (Top 5%) | |
| 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 | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 23% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 49% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 18% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Belmont-Redwood Shores 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 San Mateo County Rop (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Nesbit Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Nesbit Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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(650)637-4860 0.5 K-7 632 - San Mateo George Hall Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 428 students
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130 San Miguel Way
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650)312-7533 1.1 K-5 428 - San Carlos San Carlos Charter Learning Center Charter School
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Redwood City, CA 94065
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Grades: K-12 | 173 students
1.1 miles
101 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650)802-5588 1.1 K-12 173
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