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Central Elementary School (Closed 2023)

815 Beltrami Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(20-21)
21-39%
45%
(20-21)
21-39%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
38%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
48%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
119 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Central Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Bemidji ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.

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