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Central Elementary School (Closed 2009)

200 Alma Street
Sparta, MI 49345
Central Elementary School serves 464 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
464 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central Elementary School?
464 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Central Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Sparta Area Schools School District.

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