Center Elementary School serves 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
24%
13%
White
73%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Center Elementary School?
246 students attend Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Center Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Elementary School?
Center Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Center Elementary School offer ?
Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Center Elementary School part of?
Center Elementary School is part of Marion Community Schools School District.
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