Central Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Central Elementary School serves 464 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
464 students
This chart displays total students of Central Elementary School by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Central Elementary School by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Central Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Central Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Black
2%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
86%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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 Michigan.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
50%
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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central Elementary School?
464 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Central Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 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 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Sparta Area Schools School District.

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