Central Elementary School

525 Mid Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 1%
Central Elementary School serves 436 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 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 1% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 87% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 93% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Central Elementary School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
436 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 3649 schools
(Top 1%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
35%
12%
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Hispanic
9%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
30%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
25%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.72
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Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Elementary School's ranking?
Central Elementary School is ranked #14 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Central Elementary School often compared to?
Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cipriani Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
436 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Central Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 1%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 87% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 93% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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