Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 223 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% NE state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% NE state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
223 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Central Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Sidney School District.
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