Central Elementary

Summary:

Central Elementary is a middle school located in Columbus, Kansas, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 188 students. The school has a history of relatively low performance, ranking in the bottom half of Central Elementary's overall student proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state averages and the nearby schools, particularly in the upper grade levels.

Central Elementary has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 60.64% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the nearby schools like Pittsburg Middle School (67.08%) and Southeast Middle School (71.43%). However, the school's special education and low-income student subgroups perform relatively well compared to their peers in the state and nearby schools, suggesting potential strengths in supporting these student populations.

When compared to the nearby middle schools, Central Elementary stands out with its lower overall performance, higher percentage of low-income students, and potential challenges in effectively utilizing its resources and staffing. The school's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio suggest that it may be facing different challenges in driving student achievement compared to the nearby schools like Pittsburg Middle School and Galena Middle School.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 810 S High School Avenue
       Columbus, KS  66725


(620) 429-3943

District: Columbus

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,708 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

High:    Columbus Junior High and High School

Feeder schools for Central Elementary:

Elementary:    Highland Elementary
    Park Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  188

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.0%
Two or more races:
11.2%
Hispanic:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary ranks worse than 60% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.01. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83%), two or more races (11.2%), Hispanic (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.6% 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 is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary is $11,708.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 392nd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.26 408th 585 30.3%
2007 50.83 363rd 600 39.5%
2008 43.65 429th 614 30.1%
2009 45.51 429th 621 30.9%
2010 22.69 552nd 630 12.4%
2011 55.81 352nd 631 44.2%
2012 56.71 369th 660 44.1%
2013 54.56 388th 668 41.9%
2015 25.86 553rd 678 18.4%
2016 34.07 468th 656 28.7%
2017 36.96 439th 659 33.4%
2018 39.60 417th 656 36.4%
2019 46.20 374th 667 43.9%
2021 45.87 370th 670 44.8%
2022 42.00 406th 668 39.2%
2023 41.82 391st 660 40.8%
2024 43.01 392nd 653 40.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.42 23rd 41 43.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.70 71st 140 49.3%
2019 78.34 29th 193 85.0%
2021 56.89 76th 214 64.5%
2022 37.16 197th 305 35.4%
2023 28.99 224th 296 24.3%
2024 36.09 189th 306 38.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.50 267th 512 47.9%
2019 60.56 162nd 509 68.2%
2021 60.77 158th 494 68.0%
2022 61.99 140th 512 72.7%
2023 45.60 298th 541 44.9%
2024 42.65 322nd 546 41.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.99 376th 574 34.5%
2019 50.79 294th 591 50.3%
2021 46.37 329th 591 44.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.70 71st 140 49.3%
2019 78.34 29th 193 85.0%
2021 56.89 76th 214 64.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.09 355th 575 38.3%
2019 41.18 357th 586 39.1%
2021 45.39 332nd 605 45.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.67 452nd 574 21.3%
2019 33.21 438th 592 26.0%
2021 35.70 407th 587 30.7%
2022 33.40 442nd 596 25.8%
2023 33.51 425th 584 27.2%
2024 31.03 442nd 579 23.7%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Central Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 42.62 171st 277 38.3%
2007 63.54 101st 286 64.7%
2008 50.98 167th 296 43.6%
2009 52.97 166th 307 45.9%
2010 15.26 288th 316 8.9%
2011 46.12 213th 320 33.4%
2012 40.62 264th 342 22.8%
2013 38.27 266th 355 25.1%
2015 34.42 260th 368 29.3%
2016 22.99 289th 343 15.7%
2017 28.15 282nd 358 21.2%
2018 32.16 247th 350 29.4%
2019 33.94 248th 368 32.6%
2021 51.87 145th 367 60.5%
2022 38.76 222nd 368 39.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.27 132nd 132 0.0%
2019 79.04 17th 157 89.2%
2021 65.82 25th 160 84.4%
2022 68.65 26th 171 84.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.55 177th 255 30.6%
2019 44.32 150th 270 44.4%
2021 58.87 81st 275 70.5%
2022 54.36 92nd 270 65.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.93 222nd 275 19.3%
2019 34.06 205th 294 30.3%
2021 58.23 93rd 313 70.3%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.27 132nd 132 0.0%
2019 79.04 17th 157 89.2%
2021 65.82 25th 160 84.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.65 157th 280 43.9%
2019 33.48 206th 301 31.6%
2021 44.92 161st 308 47.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.63 264th 333 20.7%
2019 23.25 287th 344 16.6%
2021 40.36 208th 349 40.4%
2022 31.10 255th 349 26.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas 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: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 382 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1989 353 4 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 366
1990 381 3 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1991 399 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1992 435 2 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 444
1993 436 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1994 469 1 1 2 13 n/a n/a 0 486
1995 468 1 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 474
1996 468 1 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 474
1997 487 2 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 493
1998 492 7 2 3 6 n/a n/a 0 510
1999 427 3 6 8 12 n/a n/a 0 456
2000 429 4 2 5 5 n/a n/a 0 445
2001 404 8 2 4 5 n/a n/a 0 423
2002 389 2 4 1 21 n/a n/a 0 417
2003 389 2 4 1 21 n/a n/a 0 417
2004 422 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2005 394 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2006 358 10 8 5 33 n/a n/a 1 415
2007 361 10 6 7 28 n/a n/a 1 413
2008 362 10 1 6 31 n/a n/a 4 414
2009 357 11 1 5 20 n/a n/a 5 399
2010 357 7 1 7 37 0 10 0 419
2011 342 7 0 10 24 0 17 0 400
2012 333 6 0 13 22 0 24 0 398
2013 311 4 1 15 16 0 23 0 370
2014 322 2 1 14 14 1 20 0 374
2015 317 2 2 11 14 1 20 0 367
2016 310 0 2 11 2 1 32 0 358
2017 320 0 3 9 4 1 25 0 362
2018 310 0 0 7 2 0 29 0 348
2019 317 0 0 17 7 0 24 0 365
2020 310 0 0 17 10 0 20 0 357
2021 288 0 0 12 8 0 23 0 331
2022 303 0 0 17 10 0 23 0 353
2023 156 1 0 10 0 0 21 0 188

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 386 26.0 14.8 0
1989 366 26.0 14.0 n/a
1990 390 24.9 15.6 0
1991 405 25.2 16.0 n/a
1992 444 25.6 17.3 45.7
1993 441 25.6 17.2 34
1994 486 28.1 17.3 34.2
1995 474 29.0 16.3 46.8
1996 474 29.0 16.3 46.8
1997 493 28.6 17.2 48.5
1998 510 29.9 17.1 46.5
1999 456 30.1 15.1 44.3
2000 445 30.7 14.5 41.3
2001 423 31.0 13.6 42.6
2002 417 29.5 14.1 46.3
2003 417 29.5 14.1 46.3
2004 422 29.4 14.4 46
2005 394 28.9 13.6 47.2
2006 415 29.9 13.9 46.1
2007 413 36.2 11.4 42
2008 414 34.2 12.1 43.2
2009 399 31.6 12.6 53.6
2010 419 31.7 13.2 58
2011 400 29.9 13.3 59.8
2012 398 33.2 11.9 57
2013 370 33.0 11.2 59.2
2014 374 32.3 11.5 58.6
2015 367 31.0 11.8 56.7
2016 358 31.0 11.5 53.6
2017 362 31.1 11.6 51.9
2018 348 31.4 11.0 51.7
2019 365 29.0 12.5 53.4
2020 357 27.0 13.1 60.2
2021 331 27.0 12.2 57.7
2022 353 29.0 12.1 52.4
2023 188 14.8 12.6 60.6

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 386 26.0 14.8 0
1989 366 26.0 14.0 n/a
1990 390 24.9 15.6 0
1991 405 25.2 16.0 n/a
1992 444 25.6 17.3 45.7
1993 441 25.6 17.2 34
1994 486 28.1 17.3 34.2
1995 474 29.0 16.3 46.8
1996 474 29.0 16.3 46.8
1997 493 28.6 17.2 48.5
1998 510 29.9 17.1 46.5
1999 456 30.1 15.1 44.3
2000 445 30.7 14.5 41.3
2001 423 31.0 13.6 42.6
2002 417 29.5 14.1 46.3
2003 417 29.5 14.1 46.3
2004 422 29.4 14.4 46
2005 394 28.9 13.6 47.2
2006 415 29.9 13.9 46.1
2007 413 36.2 11.4 42
2008 414 34.2 12.1 43.2
2009 399 31.6 12.6 53.6
2010 419 31.7 13.2 58
2011 400 29.9 13.3 59.8
2012 398 33.2 11.9 57
2013 370 33.0 11.2 59.2
2014 374 32.3 11.5 58.6
2015 367 31.0 11.8 56.7
2016 358 31.0 11.5 53.6
2017 362 31.1 11.6 51.9
2018 348 31.4 11.0 51.7
2019 365 29.0 12.5 53.4
2020 357 27.0 13.1 60.2
2021 331 27.0 12.2 57.7
2022 353 29.0 12.1 52.4
2023 188 14.8 12.6 60.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,033 (25.9%) $8,675 (74.1%) $11,708

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 374th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 391st of 660 Elementary schools
 3.2%
Ranks 248th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 222nd of 368 Middle schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)53.935.2
 18.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus)53.935.2
 18.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)39.533.3
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbus)39.533.3
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)50.735.5
 15.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus)50.735.5
 15.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)13.928.9
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbus)13.928.9
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary)5036.8
 13.2%
   5th Grade Science (Columbus)5036.8
 13.2%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)35.334.5
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus)35.334.5
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)17.625.5
 7.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Columbus)17.625.5
 7.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)2625
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus)2625
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.830.6
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)12.323.7
 11.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Columbus)12.323.7
 11.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.925.7
 2.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)27.419.7
 7.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus)27.419.7
 7.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.2
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)1112.7
 1.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Columbus)1112.7
 1.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.920.3
 5.6%
8th Grade Science (Central Elementary)30.118.3
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (Columbus)30.118.3
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.8
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students365188
 48.5%
African American01
American Indian70
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1710
 41.2%
Pacific Islander00
White317156
 50.8%
Two or More Races2421
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.4%60.6%
 7.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 188 students attended Central Elementary.

Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend Columbus Junior High and High School

Students at Central Elementary are 83% White, 11% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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