Centralia Elementary School
Tel:
(785) 857-3324
Centralia Elementary School serves 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving
proficiency in math
is 70-74% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achievingproficiency in reading/language arts
is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Centralia Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Centralia Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas 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%)
School Overview
Centralia Elementary School's student population of 188 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 188 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
Centralia Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The
diversity score
of Centralia Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #26 out of 1265 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 20% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 97% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vermillion School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Centralia Elementary School is Centralia High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School (8.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Centralia Centralia High School Grades: 7-12 | 127 students
0.0 miles
507 John Riggins Ave
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324 0.0 7-12 127 - Seneca Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School Grades: PK-8 | 432 students
8.3 miles
110 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173 8.3 PK-8 432 - Seneca Nemaha Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 217 students
8.3 miles
214 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557 8.3 9-12 217 - Axtell Axtell High School Grades: 9-12 | 49 students
12.3 miles
504 Pine Street
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237 12.3 9-12 49 - Axtell Axtell Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 125 students
12.4 miles
504 Pine Street
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237 12.4 PK-8 125
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