Central Elementary School (Closed 2016)

389 E Jackson St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 179 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
179 students
This chart displays total students of Central Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Central Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
(14-15)
45-49%
64%
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 Indiana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
(14-15)
55-59%
68%
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 Indiana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Central Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Central Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
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 Indiana 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 Indiana.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
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 Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
4%
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 Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IN state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
179 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Central Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Metropolitan School District Martinsville Schools.

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