Central Elementary School vs. Shawboro Elementary School
Should I attend Central Elementary School or Shawboro Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Shawboro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shawboro Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
271 students
617 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1161 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#733 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
26
8
Kindergarten Students
44
94
Grade 1 Students
51
96
Grade 2 Students
44
94
Grade 3 Students
35
107
Grade 4 Students
36
100
Grade 5 Students
35
118
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
6%
3%
% White
70%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
9%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%