Is Central Elementary School a good school?

Central Elementary School ranks 235 th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 422 students attended Central Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Central Elementary School?

Students at Central Elementary School are 69% White, 23% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Central Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Central Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Lakeside Junior-Senior High School

Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Dubberly, Louisiana, with a student population of 422. The school is part of the Webster Parish school district, which is ranked 69 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary consistently outperforms the Webster Parish and Louisiana state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 73% of Central Elementary students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 53% for Webster Parish and 59% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 18.4 to 21.2 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby schools like Crawford Elementary School, Platt Elementary School, and Princeton Elementary School.

While Central Elementary performs well overall, there are still some disparities in the performance of certain student subgroups, such as African American and low socioeconomic status students, compared to their peers. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past several years, from a high of 332 out of 728 Louisiana elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 235 out of 675 in 2023-2024. However, Central Elementary remains a strong-performing school within the Webster Parish district, with a focus on academic achievement and a supportive learning environment for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5701 Hwy 531
Dubberly, LA 71024

(318) 377-2591

District: Webster Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
235^th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,033

Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Lakeside Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 422

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.2%

African American:

22.5%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks better than 65.2% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Webster Parish School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.85. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.2%), African American (22.5%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Webster Parish School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 21.2, which is the 4^th best among 4 elementary schools in the Webster Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Central Elementary School employs 19.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $13,033. 4 elementary schools in the Webster Parish School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 235^th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Webster Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster Parish 69^th of 122 Louisiana 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	LA State Percentile
2007	63.11	295^th	725	59.3%
2008	59.62	339^th	743	54.4%
2009	54.19	387^th	738	47.6%
2010	53.65	390^th	736	47.0%
2011	49.19	433^rd	766	43.5%
2012	55.26	379^th	764	50.4%
2013	39.27	517^th	772	33.0%
2014	38.32	518^th	777	33.3%
2015	54.45	390^th	792	50.8%
2016	56.82	360^th	742	51.5%
2017	60.24	339^th	739	54.1%
2018	51.38	332^nd	728	54.4%
2019	41.49	459^th	731	37.2%
2021	21.82	573^rd	729	21.4%
2022	35.43	483^rd	727	33.6%
2023	44.08	434^th	730	40.5%
2024	68.85	235^th	675	65.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	77.66	45^th	333	86.5%
2021	53.33	128^th	306	58.2%
2023	12.23	285^th	296	3.7%

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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	LA State Percentile
2018	47.07	396^th	682	41.9%
2019	38.48	472^nd	697	32.3%
2021	15.68	631^st	719	12.2%
2022	27.48	554^th	724	23.5%
2023	36.23	485^th	723	32.9%
2024	60.23	279^th	674	58.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	45.26	406^th	684	40.6%
2021	23.00	561^st	705	20.4%
2022	32.70	511^th	701	27.1%
2023	46.40	401^st	705	43.1%
2024	75.42	155^th	635	75.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	55.92	113^th	281	59.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	43.74	433^rd	696	37.8%
2021	24.59	542^nd	704	23.0%
2022	35.54	468^th	712	34.3%
2023	45.33	405^th	713	43.2%
2024	56.19	310^th	651	52.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	61.50	188^th	547	65.6%
2019	31.52	432^nd	559	22.7%
2021	14.95	522^nd	564	7.4%
2022	21.22	476^th	562	15.3%
2023	27.67	448^th	570	21.4%
2024	48.77	255^th	509	49.9%

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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	36.91	381^st	516	26.2%
2019	38.02	372^nd	517	28.0%
2021	7.06	505^th	522	3.3%
2022	22.85	450^th	517	13.0%
2023	27.18	425^th	518	18.0%
2024	55.49	216^th	434	50.2%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept 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: Louisiana Dept 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
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	238	238
1990	158	84	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
1991	160	83	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
1992	153	86	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
1993	145	88	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1994	144	110	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
1995	165	115	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
1996	165	115	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
1997	166	112	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
1998	157	102	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
1999	176	109	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
2000	189	88	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
2001	352	180	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	537
2002	381	181	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	574
2003	381	181	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	574
2004	416	181	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	611
2005	419	186	2	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	623
2006	441	178	2	13	3	n/a	n/a	0	637
2007	450	168	2	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	639
2008	447	160	1	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	628
2009	464	161	2	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	648
2010	451	159	3	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	635
2011	423	145	3	18	1	0	13	0	603
2012	384	148	3	24	1	0	13	0	573
2013	389	145	4	28	1	0	9	0	576
2014	373	147	5	31	2	0	18	0	576
2015	373	148	5	31	2	0	16	0	575
2016	383	137	3	31	2	0	16	0	572
2017	350	146	1	32	2	0	15	0	546
2018	306	127	0	26	2	0	11	0	472
2019	315	117	0	21	1	0	10	0	464
2020	290	106	0	21	0	0	11	0	428
2021	284	94	0	17	1	0	9	0	405
2022	272	99	0	17	1	0	11	0	400
2023	292	95	0	20	1	0	14	0	422

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
1989	238	16.0	14.8	49.6
1990	242	17.0	14.2	43.8
1991	243	16.0	15.1	41.2
1992	239	14.0	17.0	45.2
1993	233	16.0	14.6	48.5
1994	254	16.0	15.9	57.1
1995	280	16.0	17.5	51.4
1996	280	16.0	17.5	51.4
1997	278	15.0	18.5	56.5
1998	259	15.0	17.3	50.2
1999	290	15.0	19.3	65.2
2000	280	17.0	16.5	55.7
2001	537	30.3	17.7	35
2002	574	33.0	17.4	59.4
2003	574	33.0	17.4	59.4
2004	611	31.0	19.7	60.2
2005	623	35.0	17.8	57.1
2006	637	33.2	19.2	60.8
2007	639	32.8	19.5	58.2
2008	628	38.0	16.5	59.2
2009	648	33.5	19.3	59.3
2010	635	34.6	18.3	65
2011	603	34.0	17.7	60.9
2012	573	31.9	17.9	62.5
2013	576	27.0	21.3	63.4
2014	576	26.9	21.3	68.6
2015	575	29.0	19.8	64.5
2016	572	33.0	17.3	67
2017	546	29.8	18.3	69.6
2018	472	23.2	20.3	44.7
2019	464	21.0	22.0	38.1
2020	428	22.0	19.4	48.1
2021	405	22.0	18.4	44
2022	400	20.0	20.0	42.8
2023	422	19.8	21.2	36.7

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	238	16.0	14.8	49.6
1990	242	17.0	14.2	43.8
1991	243	16.0	15.1	41.2
1992	239	14.0	17.0	45.2
1993	233	16.0	14.6	48.5
1994	254	16.0	15.9	57.1
1995	280	16.0	17.5	51.4
1996	280	16.0	17.5	51.4
1997	278	15.0	18.5	56.5
1998	259	15.0	17.3	50.2
1999	290	15.0	19.3	65.2
2000	280	17.0	16.5	55.7
2001	537	30.3	17.7	35
2002	574	33.0	17.4	59.4
2003	574	33.0	17.4	59.4
2004	611	31.0	19.7	60.2
2005	623	35.0	17.8	57.1
2006	637	33.2	19.2	60.8
2007	639	32.8	19.5	58.2
2008	628	38.0	16.5	59.2
2009	648	33.5	19.3	59.3
2010	635	34.6	18.3	65
2011	603	34.0	17.7	60.9
2012	573	31.9	17.9	62.5
2013	576	27.0	21.3	63.4
2014	576	26.9	21.3	68.6
2015	575	29.0	19.8	64.5
2016	572	33.0	17.3	67
2017	546	29.8	18.3	69.6
2018	472	23.2	20.3	44.7
2019	464	21.0	22.0	38.1
2020	428	22.0	19.4	48.1
2021	405	22.0	18.4	44
2022	400	20.0	20.0	42.8
2023	422	19.8	21.2	36.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,124
2018	$10,193
2019	$10,267
2020	$10,455
2021	$12,271
2022	$13,033

Data source: Louisiana 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 459^th of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 434^th of 730 Elementary schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)	69	73	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Webster Parish)	64	56	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	64	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)	68	47	21%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Webster Parish)	61	44	17%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	70	62	8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Central Elementary School)	34	33	1%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Webster Parish)	35	29	6%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	47	44	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)	62	70	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Webster Parish)	49	57	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	65	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)	71	64	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Parish)	62	54	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	68	4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Central Elementary School)	46	47	1%
4th Grade Social Studies (Webster Parish)	34	35	1%
4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	53	2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Central Elementary School)	41	38	3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Webster Parish)	37	28	9%
5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	54	48	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	464	422	9.1%
African American	117	95	18.8%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	21	20	4.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	315	292	7.3%
Two or More Races	10	14	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.1%	36.7%	1.4%

Schools Near Central Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)				LEAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5701 Hwy 531	Dubberly	71024	Webster Parish	Webster Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 377-2591	422	20	21.2	36.7%	292 (69.2%)	95 (22.5%)	20 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	68.8	235^th of 675 public elementary schools	65.2%		44.1	434^th of 730 public elementary schools	40.5%	199	73.0	81.0	66.0	73.0	72.0	73.0	66.0	70.0	$13,033
J. A. Phillips Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	811 Durwood Dr	Minden	71055	Webster Parish	Webster Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 377-0314	425	23	18.4	54.1%	140 (32.9%)	242 (56.9%)	11 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.1%)								(n/a)									$12,976
J. L. Jones Elementary School	Public	2-3	620 District Dr	Minden	71055	Webster Parish	Webster Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 377-1815	334	15	21.9	53.3%	115 (34.4%)	196 (58.7%)	8 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)								(n/a)	48.0			48.0	50.0			50.0	$13,604
E. S. Richardson Elementary School	Public	4-5	515 W Todd	Minden	71055	Webster Parish	Webster Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 377-2213	335	15	22.3	48.7%	114 (34.0%)	195 (58.2%)	12 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	32.1	486^th of 675 public elementary schools	28.0%		24.9	567^th of 730 public elementary schools	22.3%	81		54.0	54.0	53.0		45.0	58.0	52.0	$12,049
Ringgold Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4044 Bienville Rd. Suite A	Ringgold	71068	Bienville Parish	Bienville Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 894-2911	240	23	10.4	79.2%	101 (42.1%)	120 (50.0%)	6 (2.5%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	38.7	442^nd of 675 public elementary schools	34.5%		23.5	582^nd of 730 public elementary schools	20.3%	140	57.0	43.0	56.0	52.0	66.0	57.0	57.0	60.0	$21,118
Haughton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	395 South Elm Street	Haughton	71037	Bossier Parish	Bossier Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 549-7400	658	37	17.9	60.9%	463 (70.4%)	130 (19.8%)	32 (4.9%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (3.8%)	77.3	156^th of 675 public elementary schools	76.9%		76.1	175^th of 730 public elementary schools	76.0%	19	74.0	80.0	72.0	75.0	78.0	72.0	82.0	77.0	$13,454
Princeton Elementary School	Public	4-5	1895 Winfield Road	Princeton	71067	Bossier Parish	Bossier Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 549-5750	464	24	19.5	56.9%	312 (67.2%)	64 (13.8%)	64 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.7%)	62.3	277^th of 675 public elementary schools	59.0%		64.4	281^st of 730 public elementary schools	61.5%	4		73.0	57.0	65.0		71.0	71.0	72.0	$12,702
Crawford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	935 Daniel Street	Arcadia	71001	Bienville Parish	Bienville Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 263-8757	280	27	10.3	89.3%	26 (9.3%)	243 (86.8%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	70.3	219^th of 675 public elementary schools	67.6%		50.4	378^th of 730 public elementary schools	48.2%	159	73.0	75.0	72.0	73.0	69.0	73.0	72.0	71.0	$19,326
Platt Elementary School	Public	2-3	4680 East Highway 80	Haughton	71037	Bossier Parish	Bossier Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 549-5870	556	29	19.1	55.8%	363 (65.3%)	75 (13.5%)	86 (15.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.9%)								(n/a)	83.0			83.0	83.0			83.0	$13,915

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