Centre Elementary School serves 640 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Centre Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centre Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Centre Elementary School's student population of 640 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Centre Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Centre Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#327 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
8%
32%
White
86%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #327 out of 1,276 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Centre Elementary School?
640 students attend Centre Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Centre Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centre Elementary School?
Centre Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Centre Elementary School offer ?
Centre Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Centre Elementary School part of?
Centre Elementary School is part of Cherokee County School District.
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