The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students (09-10)
191 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)6-9%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)6-9%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
4%
Black
(09-10)100%
18%
White
(09-10)n/a
76%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
96%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wellston School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
191 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Central Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Wellston School District.
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