Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Central Avenue Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Avenue Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1509 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
29%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
37%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Central Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1509 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Central Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Central Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fruitland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Central Avenue Elementary School?
379 students attend Central Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Central Avenue Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Avenue Elementary School?
Central Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Central Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Central Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Central Avenue Elementary School part of?
Central Avenue Elementary School is part of Franklin Pierce School District.
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