Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Longmont, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 340. As part of the St. Vrain Valley School District, which is ranked 33 out of 116 districts in Colorado, Central Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in CMAS tests that significantly exceed the district and state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 72.2% in English Language Arts (vs. 50.3% district and 44.1% state) and 71.9% in Math (vs. 42.5% district and 34.2% state). The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 68.9% is also notably higher than the district (48.2%) and state (37.9%) averages. This consistent academic excellence has earned Central Elementary a ranking of 45th out of 943 schools in Colorado for the 2023-2024 school year.

While Central Elementary School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 74.71% of students identifying as White, the school's performance is strong across different student subgroups, including female, male, and White students. Additionally, the school's low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (26.18%) compared to nearby schools, such as Timberline Pk-8 (79.77%) and Northridge Elementary (76.32%), suggests a potential socioeconomic divide within the district. Despite this, Central Elementary School continues to provide an equitable and well-rounded education, supporting the academic growth of all its students, including its high-achieving Gifted and Talented students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1020 4th Avenue
       Longmont, CO  80501-5356


(303) 776-3236

District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
45th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,830 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Westview Middle School
High:    Longmont High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  340

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.7%
Hispanic:
17.6%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks better than 95.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.95. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Central Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $18,830, which is the 3rd highest among 32 elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 45th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J 33rd of 116 Colorado 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 CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.84 529th 808 34.5%
2005 36.81 564th 823 31.5%
2006 38.87 540th 829 34.9%
2007 43.13 535th 852 37.2%
2008 38.34 576th 849 32.2%
2009 38.46 596th 872 31.7%
2010 29.95 685th 925 25.9%
2011 39.85 607th 935 35.1%
2012 41.59 593rd 935 36.6%
2013 36.62 649th 954 32.0%
2014 58.00 414th 962 57.0%
2015 42.52 499th 938 46.8%
2016 58.13 341st 914 62.7%
2017 42.80 481st 929 48.2%
2018 65.95 275th 917 70.0%
2019 68.10 278th 965 71.2%
2021 79.44 159th 710 77.6%
2022 75.51 205th 921 77.7%
2023 85.36 114th 933 87.8%
2024 92.95 45th 943 95.2%
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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 CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.40 219th 308 28.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.93 166th 690 75.9%
2019 59.78 283rd 758 62.7%
2021 61.74 160th 351 54.4%
2022 69.61 164th 595 72.4%
2023 77.70 123rd 642 80.8%
2024 88.51 51st 684 92.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.19 26th 84 69.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.60 238th 693 65.7%
2019 64.51 229th 764 70.0%
2021 74.62 101st 352 71.3%
2022 63.61 199th 594 66.5%
2023 80.16 109th 649 83.2%
2024 90.04 48th 683 93.0%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.18 86th 525 83.6%
2024 86.89 40th 539 92.6%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado 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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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 534 2 5 72 4 n/a n/a 0 617
1989 480 0 8 60 5 n/a n/a 0 553
1990 498 0 6 55 4 n/a n/a 0 563
1991 522 0 7 59 5 n/a n/a 0 593
1992 423 0 5 31 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1993 440 0 6 41 3 n/a n/a 0 490
1994 455 1 5 35 5 n/a n/a 0 501
1995 418 3 4 57 7 n/a n/a 0 489
1996 418 3 4 57 7 n/a n/a 0 489
1997 437 3 5 52 5 n/a n/a 0 502
1998 411 3 4 56 6 n/a n/a 0 480
1999 403 2 3 53 7 n/a n/a 0 468
2000 363 2 4 139 7 n/a n/a 0 515
2001 327 3 3 153 6 n/a n/a 0 492
2002 293 4 4 155 2 n/a n/a 0 458
2003 293 4 4 155 2 n/a n/a 0 458
2004 256 8 7 156 3 n/a n/a 0 430
2005 258 10 5 151 7 n/a n/a 0 431
2006 244 6 5 176 5 n/a n/a 0 436
2007 223 4 6 152 4 n/a n/a 0 389
2008 207 4 8 173 6 n/a n/a 0 398
2009 194 7 10 184 8 n/a n/a 0 403
2010 215 7 10 202 6 n/a n/a 0 440
2011 215 6 8 208 5 0 4 0 446
2012 214 8 10 197 2 0 4 0 435
2013 231 8 8 149 3 0 4 0 403
2014 236 9 6 118 3 0 5 0 377
2015 262 8 5 105 4 0 9 0 393
2016 268 6 5 91 4 0 11 0 385
2017 278 4 6 103 4 0 16 0 411
2018 298 4 7 79 1 0 13 0 402
2019 294 4 5 75 0 0 22 0 400
2020 301 6 2 74 0 0 19 0 402
2021 225 2 0 67 0 0 13 0 307
2022 255 1 3 71 0 0 15 0 345
2023 254 2 4 60 0 0 20 0 340

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 617 27.7 22.2 n/a
1989 553 28.3 19.5 15
1990 563 30.0 18.7 16.5
1991 593 30.1 19.7 11.6
1992 459 21.5 21.3 15.3
1993 490 20.5 23.9 15.9
1994 501 22.1 22.7 15
1995 489 22.1 22.1 16.8
1996 489 22.1 22.1 16.8
1997 502 20.7 24.3 14.5
1998 480 20.0 24.0 16.3
1999 468 19.3 24.2 12.2
2000 515 22.7 22.7 30.9
2001 492 25.4 19.4 31.5
2002 458 26.6 17.2 33.8
2003 458 26.6 17.2 33.8
2004 430 26.1 16.5 38.6
2005 431 26.8 16.1 44.8
2006 436 26.4 16.5 46.6
2007 389 22.0 17.7 48.1
2008 398 24.0 16.6 53
2009 403 22.9 17.6 54.8
2010 440 25.5 17.2 58.2
2011 446 25.5 17.4 57.6
2012 435 24.5 17.7 54.5
2013 403 25.0 16.1 52.4
2014 377 23.7 15.8 48
2015 393 22.0 17.8 37.9
2016 385 23.0 16.7 37.7
2017 411 22.5 18.2 33.6
2018 402 22.5 17.8 33.1
2019 400 21.5 18.6 21.8
2020 402 23.5 17.1 24.9
2021 307 19.2 15.9 28
2022 345 20.6 16.7 20.6
2023 340 21.5 15.7 26.2

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 617 27.7 22.2 n/a
1989 553 28.3 19.5 15
1990 563 30.0 18.7 16.5
1991 593 30.1 19.7 11.6
1992 459 21.5 21.3 15.3
1993 490 20.5 23.9 15.9
1994 501 22.1 22.7 15
1995 489 22.1 22.1 16.8
1996 489 22.1 22.1 16.8
1997 502 20.7 24.3 14.5
1998 480 20.0 24.0 16.3
1999 468 19.3 24.2 12.2
2000 515 22.7 22.7 30.9
2001 492 25.4 19.4 31.5
2002 458 26.6 17.2 33.8
2003 458 26.6 17.2 33.8
2004 430 26.1 16.5 38.6
2005 431 26.8 16.1 44.8
2006 436 26.4 16.5 46.6
2007 389 22.0 17.7 48.1
2008 398 24.0 16.6 53
2009 403 22.9 17.6 54.8
2010 440 25.5 17.2 58.2
2011 446 25.5 17.4 57.6
2012 435 24.5 17.7 54.5
2013 403 25.0 16.1 52.4
2014 377 23.7 15.8 48
2015 393 22.0 17.8 37.9
2016 385 23.0 16.7 37.7
2017 411 22.5 18.2 33.6
2018 402 22.5 17.8 33.1
2019 400 21.5 18.6 21.8
2020 402 23.5 17.1 24.9
2021 307 19.2 15.9 28
2022 345 20.6 16.7 20.6
2023 340 21.5 15.7 26.2

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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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,496
2020 $13,352
2021 $14,051
2022 $16,287
2023 $18,830

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 278th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 114th of 933 Elementary schools
 16.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)6674.4
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)43.345.1
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Central Elementary School)64.276.7
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)47.246.5
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)53.660.9
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)50.750.1
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Central Elementary School)44.646.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)35.942.3
 6.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary School)38.660
 21.4%
   5th Grade Science (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)40.841.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)47.760
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)5253.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Central Elementary School)36.459.1
 22.7%
   5th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)41.946.3
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)56.264.9
 8.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)49.449.2
 0.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Central Elementary School)4960.4
 11.4%
   All Grades Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)39.940.4
 0.5%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students400340
 15%
African American42
 50%
American Indian00
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic7560
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White294254
 13.6%
Two or More Races2220
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.8%26.2%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary School

Students at Central Elementary School are 75% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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

Middle : Westview Middle School
High : Longmont High School

Yes! Central Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 45th of 943 Colorado elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 340 students attended Central Elementary School.


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