Serving 337 students in grades 3-4, Central Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1470 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
41%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
51%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Park Elementary School's ranking?
Central Park Elementary School is ranked #1470 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Central Park Elementary School?
337 students attend Central Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Central Park Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Park Elementary School?
Central Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Park Elementary School offer ?
Central Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Central Park Elementary School part of?
Central Park Elementary School is part of Monett R-I School District.
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