Central Elementary School serves 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Central Elementary School often compared to?
Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. George Elementary School, St. Marys Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
407 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Central Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Wamego School District.
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