Central Elementary School

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Central Elementary School ranks 226 th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Florence, Alabama, serving 714 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Lauderdale County School District, which is ranked 48 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Central Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and English/Language Arts. The school outperforms the Lauderdale County and Alabama state averages in most grade-level assessments, with 65.35% of 3rd graders, 41.05% of 4th graders, and 50.55% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the surrounding area. In English/Language Arts, 74.26% of 3rd graders, 54.74% of 4th graders, 67.03% of 5th graders, and 68.6% of 6th graders scored proficient or better. The school's special education students also perform exceptionally well, ranking 101 out of 395 Alabama elementary schools in this subgroup with a 4-star rating.

While Central Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students (63.03%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, the school's academic success suggests it is effectively supporting these students. However, the school's student population is significantly less diverse compared to nearby schools, such as Harlan Elementary School and Forest Hills School in the Florence City district, which have more diverse student populations.

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Public PK, KG-6

3000 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633-3930

(256) 764-2903

District: Lauderdale County

SchoolDigger Rank:
226^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 714

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

African American:

4.5%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.33. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 226^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Lauderdale County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lauderdale County 48^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	64.33	226^th	684	67.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	63.86	101^st	395	74.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	67.76	190^th	670	71.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	65.09	207^th	650	68.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.53	263^rd	655	59.8%

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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	47.82	286^th	535	46.5%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	640	32	2	21	1	0	18	0	714

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	714	39.3	18.1	63

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	714	39.3	18.1	63

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3000 County Road 200	Florence	35633	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(256) 764-2903	714	39	18.1	63.0%	640 (89.6%)	32 (4.5%)	21 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.5%)	64.3	226^th of 684 public elementary schools	67.0%					(n/a)	65.4	41.1	50.6	24.4	32.6	74.3	54.7	67.0	68.6
Underwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4725 Highway 157	Florence	35633	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 764-8939	325	20	15.9	57.5%	305 (93.8%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	68.3	204^th of 684 public elementary schools	70.2%		68.7	199^th of 680 public elementary schools	70.7%	5	52.5	42.1	61.1	30.8	47.4	75.0	63.2	69.4	53.9	$10,792	$1,963	$8,818
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7601 Highway 17	Florence	35634	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(256) 764-8470	577	34	17.0	69.2%	550 (95.3%)	5 (0.9%)	11 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	41.1	424^th of 684 public elementary schools	38.0%					(n/a)	38.8	25.3	45.7	16.4	41.3	55.6	45.3	60.0	35.8
Forest Hills School	Public	PK, KG-4	101 Stovall Dr	Florence	35633	Lauderdale County	Florence City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 768-2500	831	54	15.3	44.6%	538 (64.7%)	144 (17.3%)	50 (6.0%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (11.3%)	74.8	159^th of 684 public elementary schools	76.8%		78.6	127^th of 680 public elementary schools	81.3%	32	49.3	52.5			54.2	72.7	68.8			$10,545	$1,336	$9,186
Harlan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2233 McBurney Dr	Florence	35630	Lauderdale County	Florence City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 768-2700	402	32	12.4	89.8%	116 (28.9%)	185 (46.0%)	25 (6.2%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (17.4%)	46.7	376^th of 684 public elementary schools	45.0%		44.3	388^th of 680 public elementary schools	42.9%	12	30.1	46.7			35.0	55.4	55.7			$13,932	$2,610	$11,298
Kilby Laboratory School	Public	PK, KG-6	611 N Pine St	Florence	35632	Lauderdale County	Florence City	No	No	No	No	(256) 765-4303	171			11.7%	134 (78.4%)	13 (7.6%)	5 (2.9%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.6%)	91.4	41^st of 684 public elementary schools	94.0%		93	37^th of 680 public elementary schools	94.6%	4	76.2	53.9	84.2	68.4	61.5	85.7	80.8	97.4	68.4
Weeden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	400 Baldwin Street	Florence	35630	Lauderdale County	Florence City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 768-2900	424	28	15.1	87.0%	124 (29.2%)	123 (29.0%)	141 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.5%)	56.4	301^st of 684 public elementary schools	56.0%		48.7	354^th of 680 public elementary schools	47.9%	53	49.4	48.1			37.2	53.3	60.8			$14,455	$2,668	$11,763
L E Willson Elementary School	Public	3-6	2200 31st St	Sheffield	35660	Colbert County	Sheffield City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 386-5730	275	18	15.5	78.2%	128 (46.5%)	104 (37.8%)	17 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.1%)	25.3	513^th of 684 public elementary schools	25.0%		31.6	475^th of 680 public elementary schools	30.1%	38	13.2	23.0	21.2	15.3	26.2	53.9	38.3	52.3	39.0	$10,053	$2,090	$7,960
WA Threadgill Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	900 Annapolis Avenue	Sheffield	35660	Colbert County	Sheffield City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 386-5720	304	21	14.2	69.7%	150 (49.3%)	104 (34.2%)	17 (5.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.2%)								(n/a)										$11,366	$2,150	$9,213
Cherokee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1305 North Pike	Cherokee	35616	Colbert County	Colbert County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 359-6422	228	20	11.6	45.6%	190 (83.3%)	16 (7.0%)	12 (5.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.9%)	55.8	306^th of 684 public elementary schools	55.3%		40.4	416^th of 680 public elementary schools	38.8%	110	34.5	40.7	63.4	25.0	48.2	62.1	55.6	56.1	54.2	$11,764	$2,605	$9,160

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary School

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 714 students attended Central Elementary School.

What district is Central Elementary School in?

Lauderdale County

What is the racial makeup of Central Elementary School?

Students at Central Elementary School are 90% White, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Central Elementary School a good school?

Central Elementary School ranks 226^th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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