Central Elementary School vs. Badin Elementary School
Should you attend Central Elementary School or Badin 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 North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Badin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 551 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Badin Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
551 students
426 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2158 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#729 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
94
59
Grade 1 Students
105
74
Grade 2 Students
97
72
Grade 3 Students
91
64
Grade 4 Students
90
60
Grade 5 Students
74
97
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
4%
% Black
33%
15%
% White
34%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
10%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
95%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
