Central City Elementary

Summary:

Central City Elementary is a public elementary school in Central City, Kentucky, serving 414 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Muhlenberg County School District, which is ranked 133 out of 159 districts in the state.

Despite relatively high per-student spending, Central City Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools over the past several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects like Mathematics, Reading, and Science are significantly lower than the Muhlenberg County and Kentucky state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 50% of 3rd graders were proficient in Mathematics, compared to 38% in Muhlenberg County and 43% statewide. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as White students and Disabled students, who rank significantly lower than their peers across the state.

Comparing Central City Elementary to nearby schools, such as Greenville Elementary and Bremen Elementary, reveals that these schools generally perform better academically, with higher rankings and star ratings from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Central City Elementary's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 307 out of 694 Kentucky elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 563 out of 685 in 2023-2024, a concerning trend that suggests the school may be struggling to address the academic needs of its students effectively.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1501 N 2nd St
       Central City, KY  42330


(270) 754-4474

District: Muhlenberg County

SchoolDigger Rank:
563rd of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Central City Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Muhlenberg North Middle
High:    Muhlenberg County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  414

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.4%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.7% Help


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Compare Details Central City Elementary ranks worse than 82.2% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.45. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central City Elementary 563rd of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Central City Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
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Muhlenberg County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muhlenberg County 133rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central City Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Central City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 88.54 46th 638 92.8%
2008 76.24 120th 651 81.6%
2009 68.86 194th 658 70.5%
2010 65.54 223rd 683 67.3%
2011 67.10 202nd 688 70.6%
2012 35.95 493rd 713 30.9%
2013 48.43 378th 719 47.4%
2014 39.47 465th 705 34.0%
2015 45.60 413th 698 40.8%
2016 42.38 425th 690 38.4%
2017 55.12 307th 694 55.8%
2018 47.73 371st 691 46.3%
2019 50.03 372nd 700 46.9%
2021 23.45 428th 517 17.2%
2022 23.56 539th 684 21.2%
2023 26.22 525th 687 23.6%
2024 21.45 563rd 685 17.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.92 324th 661 51.0%
2023 33.50 185th 257 28.0%
2024 36.16 181st 279 35.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.57 275th 631 56.4%
2019 52.65 312th 664 53.0%
2022 21.19 560th 667 16.0%
2023 30.77 487th 670 27.3%
2024 39.75 412th 665 38.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Central City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.07 446th 663 32.7%
2019 48.14 379th 671 43.5%
2022 20.97 543rd 641 15.3%
2023 31.30 467th 639 26.9%
2024 28.35 489th 644 24.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Central City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.68 133rd 445 70.1%
2019 57.83 152nd 474 67.9%
2022 17.95 195th 206 5.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Central City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.64 289th 665 56.5%
2019 50.81 344th 676 49.1%
2021 20.19 289th 325 11.1%
2022 26.98 503rd 657 23.4%
2023 28.77 477th 652 26.8%
2024 24.46 512th 652 21.5%
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Rank History for White students at Central City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.93 368th 593 37.9%
2019 44.89 340th 592 42.6%
2021 26.77 282nd 337 16.3%
2022 21.67 550th 656 16.2%
2023 20.21 564th 658 14.3%
2024 14.78 605th 659 8.2%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky 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.

Central City Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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by a citizen
Monday, June 11, 2018

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Enrollment information for Central City Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 435 39 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1989 460 39 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1990 439 38 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1991 439 43 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1992 481 49 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1993 457 49 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1994 458 51 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1995 487 44 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1996 487 44 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1997 479 44 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1998 489 37 0 2 0 n/a n/a 3 531
1999 479 31 1 1 0 n/a n/a 2 514
2000 483 39 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2001 466 38 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2002 448 34 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2003 448 34 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2004 372 35 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2005 381 27 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2006 393 28 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2007 374 23 2 7 0 n/a n/a 14 420
2008 398 27 2 9 0 n/a n/a 14 450
2009 440 22 3 10 0 n/a n/a 15 490
2010 469 27 2 10 0 n/a n/a 22 530
2011 452 21 2 13 0 0 16 0 504
2012 456 25 3 13 0 0 26 0 523
2013 416 24 5 19 0 0 24 0 488
2014 411 26 7 22 0 0 29 0 495
2015 415 22 6 23 1 0 33 0 500
2016 373 16 7 25 1 0 26 0 448
2017 356 14 8 17 0 2 22 0 419
2018 344 12 5 20 1 0 24 0 406
2019 314 18 5 26 0 0 27 0 390
2020 318 14 3 24 0 3 33 0 395
2021 289 12 4 21 0 1 29 0 356
2022 312 10 8 19 0 1 25 0 375
2023 341 12 10 26 0 1 24 0 414

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 City Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 478 25.3 18.8 n/a
1989 502 27.7 18.1 n/a
1990 482 27.0 17.8 n/a
1991 487 27.7 17.5 n/a
1992 534 30.2 17.6 n/a
1993 509 28.5 17.9 n/a
1994 513 30.0 17.1 n/a
1995 534 33.5 15.9 n/a
1996 534 33.5 15.9 n/a
1997 525 36.0 14.6 56.6
1998 531 35.5 15.0 53.2
1999 514 26.1 19.7 60.7
2000 522 30.8 17.1 60.2
2001 504 28.8 17.7 55.2
2002 484 34.2 14.2 91.3
2003 484 34.2 14.2 91.3
2004 412 30.6 13.5 n/a
2005 414 32.9 12.6 n/a
2006 429 32.2 13.3 76.9
2007 420 35.0 12.0 80.3
2008 450 32.4 13.9 65.6
2009 490 36.4 13.5 64.6
2010 530 30.7 17.2 66.9
2011 504 36.2 13.9 69.8
2012 523 35.2 14.8 66.5
2013 488 37.2 13.1 71.3
2014 495 37.2 13.2 65.1
2015 500 37.0 13.5 69.6
2016 448 33.0 13.5 74.1
2017 419 29.0 14.4 67.1
2018 406 29.0 13.9 74.4
2019 390 27.0 14.3 74.4
2020 395 28.0 14.0 69.6
2021 356 25.0 14.1 76.7
2022 375 26.0 14.3 72.8
2023 414 27.0 15.2 72.7

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 City Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 478 25.3 18.8 n/a
1989 502 27.7 18.1 n/a
1990 482 27.0 17.8 n/a
1991 487 27.7 17.5 n/a
1992 534 30.2 17.6 n/a
1993 509 28.5 17.9 n/a
1994 513 30.0 17.1 n/a
1995 534 33.5 15.9 n/a
1996 534 33.5 15.9 n/a
1997 525 36.0 14.6 56.6
1998 531 35.5 15.0 53.2
1999 514 26.1 19.7 60.7
2000 522 30.8 17.1 60.2
2001 504 28.8 17.7 55.2
2002 484 34.2 14.2 91.3
2003 484 34.2 14.2 91.3
2004 412 30.6 13.5 n/a
2005 414 32.9 12.6 n/a
2006 429 32.2 13.3 76.9
2007 420 35.0 12.0 80.3
2008 450 32.4 13.9 65.6
2009 490 36.4 13.5 64.6
2010 530 30.7 17.2 66.9
2011 504 36.2 13.9 69.8
2012 523 35.2 14.8 66.5
2013 488 37.2 13.1 71.3
2014 495 37.2 13.2 65.1
2015 500 37.0 13.5 69.6
2016 448 33.0 13.5 74.1
2017 419 29.0 14.4 67.1
2018 406 29.0 13.9 74.4
2019 390 27.0 14.3 74.4
2020 395 28.0 14.0 69.6
2021 356 25.0 14.1 76.7
2022 375 26.0 14.3 72.8
2023 414 27.0 15.2 72.7

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 City Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $969 (6.8%) $58 (0.4%) $1,027 (7.2%) $11,530 (80.6%) $1,836 (12.8%) $13,366 (93.4%) $14,308
2019 $908 (6.5%) $72 (0.5%) $980 (7.1%) $12,496 (90.0%) $2,023 (14.6%) $14,266 (102.7%) $13,885
2020 $981 (6.9%) $83 (0.6%) $1,064 (7.5%) $12,697 (89.9%) $2,088 (14.8%) $14,785 (104.7%) $14,119
2021 $2,351 (16.5%) $216 (1.5%) $2,564 (18.0%) $12,879 (90.2%) $2,041 (14.3%) $14,920 (104.5%) $14,276
2022 $4,265 (25.9%) $508 (3.1%) $4,649 (28.2%) $12,733 (77.2%) $2,836 (17.2%) $15,569 (94.4%) $16,484

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central City Elementary

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 372nd of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 525th of 687 Elementary schools
 23.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students390414
 6.2%
African American1812
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian510
 100%
Hispanic2626
Pacific Islander01
White314341
 8.6%
Two or More Races2724
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.4%72.7%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central City Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 414 students attended Central City Elementary.

Students at Central City Elementary are 82% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Central City Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.8% of Kentucky elementary schools.

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

Middle : Muhlenberg North Middle
High : Muhlenberg County High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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