Central Elementary School vs. Alban Elementary School
Should you attend Central Elementary School or Alban Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Most improved public schools
Alban Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alban Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
333 students
253 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#290 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
56
37
Kindergarten Students
44
39
Grade 1 Students
53
36
Grade 2 Students
48
37
Grade 3 Students
46
24
Grade 4 Students
36
48
Grade 5 Students
50
32
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
85%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
96%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
