Center Elementary School (Closed 2023)

601 E Hawkins
Center, MO 63436
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Center Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
152 students
This chart displays total students of Center Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Center Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Center Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
(15-16)
60-64%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
70-74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Center Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Center Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
(15-16)
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Center Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
n/a
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Center Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
(15-16)
98%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Center Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Center Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% MO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% MO state average).
How many students attend Center Elementary School?
152 students attend Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Center Elementary School students are White, and 2% 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 higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
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 Ralls County R-II School District.

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