Central Elementary School

4083 Wilkesboro Hwy
Statesville, NC 28625
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Central Elementary School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
383 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#187 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
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80-84%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Elementary School's ranking?
Central Elementary School is ranked #187 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
383 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Central Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Iredell-Statesville Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   4/16/2020
Love This school! The staff truly cares about each student; they're learning and proficiency, their home life, their achievements, and so much more! The teachers really focus on each students continued advancement. If a student needs additional work in an area, they make it a priority to help them improve. If a student has mastered an area, they continue to provide harder work so the student can continue to progress and not stop where they are. Mrs Speer is the best! It truly feels like a family!
- Posted by Parent - Brittany

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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