Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-74%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
93%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
352 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Central Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Cambridge City School District.
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