Centre Elementary School ranked #331 in Alabama in 2023, showing improvement from #271 in 2022 but fluctuating compared to earlier years such as #643 in 2019, indicating variable overall performance trends for this Union County NJ high school's counterpart in Alabama.
Math proficiency was 36% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency reached 58%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 35–39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly increased to 663 students in 2023 from 611 in 2021, with minority enrollment steady at 18%, and 62% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting socioeconomic status changes over recent years.
The school served grades Pre–K through 4 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, ranking in the top 20% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratio, indicating relatively small class sizes for this Alabama elementary school.
Graduation rates at Centre Elementary have consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 90% in 2023 compared to the state average of 88%, demonstrating stable academic progression among its students.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Centre Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Centre, AL, covering approximately 600 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 27.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Centre Elementary School's student population of 665 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
665 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Centre Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centre Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#331 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
7%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
81%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centre Elementary School's ranking?
Centre Elementary School is ranked #331 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Centre Elementary School often compared to?
Centre Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Bluff High School, Centre Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Centre Elementary School?
665 students attend Centre Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Centre Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Centre Elementary School?
Centre Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Centre Elementary School offer ?
Centre Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Centre Elementary School part of?
Centre Elementary School is part of Cherokee County School District.
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