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Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hayneville, Alabama, serving 185 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lowndes County School District, which is ranked 123 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools and the state average. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (95.68%) than the surrounding area, and its academic performance is consistently well below the Lowndes County and Alabama state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 3.45% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 15.19% in Lowndes County and 42.16% statewide. Additionally, over 94% of Central Elementary School's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

The school's struggles are further reflected in its low rankings, with Central Elementary consistently ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Alabama elementary schools based on the SchoolDigger statewide ranking, with a 0-star rating in recent years. While the nearby schools, such as Fort Deposit Elementary and JacksonSteele Elementary, also perform below state averages, they generally have higher academic achievement and better school rankings compared to Central Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 141 Main St
       Hayneville, AL  36040

(334) 563-7319

District: Lowndes County

SchoolDigger Rank:
652nd of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,290 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  185

Racial breakdown:

African American:
95.7%
Hispanic:
2.2%
White:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks worse than 95.3% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Lowndes County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.7%), Hispanic (2.2%), White (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 13.2, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Lowndes County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $12,290. 1 elementary schools in the Lowndes County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 652nd of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Lowndes County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowndes County 123rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary School

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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
2004 19.84 541st 623 13.2%
2005 31.38 543rd 688 21.1%
2006 14.28 657th 689 4.6%
2007 23.35 604th 698 13.5%
2008 9.46 681st 698 2.4%
2009 17.19 645th 696 7.3%
2010 16.81 655th 704 7.0%
2011 30.61 575th 709 18.9%
2012 40.97 499th 696 28.3%
2013 25.89 616th 696 11.5%
2014 22.44 563rd 695 19.0%
2015 18.34 587th 691 15.1%
2016 13.08 620th 691 10.3%
2017 23.28 545th 688 20.8%
2018 23.85 519th 680 23.7%
2019 26.51 509th 681 25.3%
2021 9.41 667th 692 3.6%
2022 6.71 681st 687 0.9%
2023 6.83 673rd 680 1.0%
2024 9.69 652nd 684 4.7%
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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
2018 26.05 517th 651 20.6%
2019 34.14 455th 649 29.9%
2021 11.07 629th 653 3.7%
2022 8.73 642nd 651 1.4%
2023 11.11 593rd 623 4.8%
2024 13.19 622nd 670 7.2%
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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
2017 22.91 517th 639 19.1%
2018 33.15 452nd 640 29.4%
2019 32.39 462nd 646 28.5%
2021 10.55 634th 656 3.4%
2022 9.28 631st 656 3.8%
2023 7.59 631st 645 2.2%
2024 12.28 599th 650 7.8%
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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
2017 30.45 455th 639 28.8%
2018 15.98 568th 650 12.6%
2019 22.86 514th 650 20.9%
2021 10.33 636th 669 4.9%
2022 5.46 668th 669 0.1%
2023 7.09 633rd 649 2.5%
2024 11.31 601st 655 8.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 35.50 217th 336 35.4%
2018 46.84 222nd 423 47.5%
2019 47.74 193rd 426 54.7%
2021 18.39 402nd 426 5.6%
2022 14.58 420th 426 1.4%
2023 16.61 405th 427 5.2%
2024 23.13 361st 420 14.0%
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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.

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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
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 434 434
1989 0 448 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1990 3 439 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1991 1 440 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1992 1 395 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1993 0 387 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1994 0 390 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1995 0 377 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1996 0 377 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1997 25 343 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1998 0 355 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1999 0 349 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2000 0 330 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2001 0 320 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2002 2 350 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2003 2 350 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2004 0 394 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2005 0 369 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2006 0 365 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2007 0 392 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2008 0 380 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2009 2 355 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2010 3 339 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2011 3 306 1 1 0 0 0 0 311
2012 1 280 1 0 0 0 0 0 282
2013 1 303 2 0 0 0 1 0 307
2014 0 291 2 0 0 0 1 0 294
2015 0 252 1 0 0 0 0 0 253
2016 2 269 1 0 0 0 0 0 272
2017 4 272 0 0 0 0 0 0 276
2018 3 274 0 0 0 0 0 0 277
2019 1 240 0 0 0 0 0 0 241
2020 2 252 0 1 0 0 0 0 255
2021 1 215 0 0 0 0 0 0 216
2022 3 187 0 5 0 0 0 0 195
2023 3 177 1 4 0 0 0 0 185

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
1988 434 24.0 18.0 0
1989 449 25.0 17.9 n/a
1990 442 25.0 17.6 0
1991 441 26.0 16.9 n/a
1992 396 25.0 15.8 n/a
1993 387 26.0 14.9 n/a
1994 390 24.8 15.7 n/a
1995 377 21.3 17.7 n/a
1996 377 21.3 17.7 n/a
1997 368 21.3 17.3 94.8
1998 355 23.0 15.4 94.9
1999 349 22.0 15.9 94.8
2000 330 22.5 14.7 97.9
2001 320 24.5 13.1 98.4
2002 353 22.5 15.7 96.3
2003 353 22.5 15.7 96.3
2004 394 26.0 15.2 96.4
2005 369 26.0 14.2 93.8
2006 365 23.0 15.9 97.5
2007 392 27.0 14.5 89.3
2008 380 26.0 14.6 97.4
2009 358 24.7 14.3 91.9
2010 343 27.0 12.7 94.2
2011 311 27.3 11.3 92.9
2012 282 19.0 14.8 95.7
2013 307 21.0 14.6 89.9
2014 294 14.6 20.0 90.8
2015 253 18.0 14.0 77.5
2016 272 17.0 16.0 73.9
2017 276 16.0 17.2 67
2018 277 14.0 19.7 93.9
2019 241 14.0 17.2 95
2020 255 16.0 15.8 93.3
2021 216 13.6 15.8 94.4
2022 195 13.0 15.0 94.4
2023 185 14.0 13.2 94.6

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
1988 434 24.0 18.0 0
1989 449 25.0 17.9 n/a
1990 442 25.0 17.6 0
1991 441 26.0 16.9 n/a
1992 396 25.0 15.8 n/a
1993 387 26.0 14.9 n/a
1994 390 24.8 15.7 n/a
1995 377 21.3 17.7 n/a
1996 377 21.3 17.7 n/a
1997 368 21.3 17.3 94.8
1998 355 23.0 15.4 94.9
1999 349 22.0 15.9 94.8
2000 330 22.5 14.7 97.9
2001 320 24.5 13.1 98.4
2002 353 22.5 15.7 96.3
2003 353 22.5 15.7 96.3
2004 394 26.0 15.2 96.4
2005 369 26.0 14.2 93.8
2006 365 23.0 15.9 97.5
2007 392 27.0 14.5 89.3
2008 380 26.0 14.6 97.4
2009 358 24.7 14.3 91.9
2010 343 27.0 12.7 94.2
2011 311 27.3 11.3 92.9
2012 282 19.0 14.8 95.7
2013 307 21.0 14.6 89.9
2014 294 14.6 20.0 90.8
2015 253 18.0 14.0 77.5
2016 272 17.0 16.0 73.9
2017 276 16.0 17.2 67
2018 277 14.0 19.7 93.9
2019 241 14.0 17.2 95
2020 255 16.0 15.8 93.3
2021 216 13.6 15.8 94.4
2022 195 13.0 15.0 94.4
2023 185 14.0 13.2 94.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,893 (23.5%) $9,357 (76.1%) $12,290

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 509th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 673rd of 680 Elementary schools
 24.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)47.57.1
 40.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County)41.612.1
 29.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)24.63
 21.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County)25.66
 19.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)51.62.8
 48.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County)29.35.9
 23.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students241185
 23.2%
African American240177
 26.3%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic04
Pacific Islander00
White13
 200%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95%94.6%
 0.4%

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Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.7% of Alabama elementary schools.

Students at Central Elementary School are 96% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% White.

Students who attend Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Central High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 185 students attended Central Elementary School.


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