Central School

Summary:

Central School is an elementary school located in Owosso, Michigan, serving 423 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Owosso Public Schools district, which is ranked 422 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central School faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.18%) compared to the state average, and a fluctuating chronic absenteeism rate that reached 37.5% in 2021-2022, which is still higher than the state average. Academically, the school's performance on M-Step tests is generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 29.5%, compared to the state average of 39.6% and the Owosso Public Schools district average of 26.6%. Central School's rankings among Michigan elementary schools for specific student groups, such as female students, male students, white students, and students with low socioeconomic status, are generally in the bottom half of the state, with many rankings in the bottom quarter.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Owosso Public Schools district, Central School generally performs worse on key metrics such as test scores and chronic absenteeism. For example, Emerson School and Bryant School have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates than Central School. Additionally, Central School's ranking for special education students is particularly low, placing 211 out of 225 Michigan elementary schools in 2023-2024, suggesting the school may be struggling to effectively support and meet the needs of its special education population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 600 W Oliver St
       Owosso, MI  48867-2218


(989) 723-2790

District: Owosso Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
982nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,226 Help


Students who attend Central School usually attend:

Middle:    Owosso Middle School
High:    Owosso High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  423

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.2%
Two or more races:
6.1%
Hispanic:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central School ranks worse than 66.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Owosso Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.31. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Owosso Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (88.2%), two or more races (6.1%), Hispanic (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Owosso Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central School is 18.4, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Owosso Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central School is $12,226, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Owosso Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central School 982nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Central School in the ranking list.)

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Owosso Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Owosso Public Schools 422nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central School

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Rank History for all students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.63 401st 1545 74.0%
2007 72.91 359th 1565 77.1%
2008 61.82 711th 1577 54.9%
2009 73.15 405th 1589 74.5%
2010 70.23 515th 1552 66.8%
2011 76.53 304th 1552 80.4%
2012 66.99 494th 1566 68.5%
2013 70.54 429th 1563 72.6%
2014 58.52 667th 1533 56.5%
2015 54.88 719th 1580 54.5%
2016 44.06 891st 1548 42.4%
2017 43.44 803rd 1466 45.2%
2018 39.69 939th 1448 35.2%
2019 27.64 1012th 1408 28.1%
2021 41.83 643rd 1153 44.2%
2022 40.78 748th 1344 44.3%
2023 38.84 874th 1470 40.5%
2024 32.31 982nd 1486 33.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.72 211th 225 6.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.85 813th 1397 41.8%
2019 29.07 854th 1134 24.7%
2021 41.72 438th 749 41.5%
2022 45.54 572nd 1099 48.0%
2023 42.76 758th 1350 43.9%
2024 30.63 993rd 1381 28.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.41 925th 1443 35.9%
2019 16.47 1016th 1171 13.2%
2021 26.70 697th 902 22.7%
2022 31.25 789th 1106 28.7%
2023 32.74 871st 1321 34.1%
2024 31.12 924th 1342 31.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.18 924th 1446 36.1%
2019 29.52 861st 1196 28.0%
2021 39.66 540th 915 41.0%
2022 35.44 732nd 1139 35.7%
2023 34.11 861st 1334 35.5%
2024 25.01 1004th 1347 25.5%
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Rank History for White students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.63 971st 1253 22.5%
2019 19.15 976th 1128 13.5%
2021 37.37 637th 1005 36.6%
2022 31.64 760th 1102 31.0%
2023 30.16 858th 1198 28.4%
2024 20.35 1016th 1204 15.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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 School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 412 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1989 408 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1990 408 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1991 405 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1992 397 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1993 387 4 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1994 396 2 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1995 376 1 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 394
1996 376 1 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 394
1997 383 2 6 8 0 n/a n/a -1 398
1998 363 2 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1999 342 2 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2000 348 6 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2001 353 5 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2002 354 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2003 354 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2004 373 5 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2005 376 10 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2006 369 8 1 8 3 n/a n/a 0 389
2007 358 5 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2008 339 4 2 1 1 n/a n/a 14 361
2009 278 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 9 292
2010 353 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 12 373
2011 316 1 2 7 0 0 8 0 334
2012 316 0 2 9 0 0 7 0 334
2013 332 0 1 10 0 0 11 0 354
2014 331 0 2 15 0 0 13 0 361
2015 342 0 2 16 0 0 12 0 372
2016 349 1 1 12 0 1 19 0 383
2017 357 1 1 10 0 1 23 0 393
2018 369 1 0 14 0 1 15 0 400
2019 359 1 1 18 0 0 22 0 401
2020 367 1 1 17 0 0 20 0 406
2021 385 2 2 21 0 1 19 0 430
2022 363 2 2 18 1 0 18 0 404
2023 373 2 0 21 1 0 26 0 423

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 418 n/a n/a n/a
1989 412 n/a n/a 14.1
1990 412 25.0 16.4 10
1991 407 n/a n/a n/a
1992 404 n/a n/a 17.8
1993 399 n/a 0.0 19.3
1994 409 17.0 24.1 12
1995 394 19.7 20.0 14.2
1996 394 19.7 20.0 14.2
1997 398 17.0 23.4 11.3
1998 377 18.0 20.9 11.9
1999 353 17.0 20.8 9.9
2000 371 16.3 22.8 14
2001 364 17.3 21.0 21.2
2002 361 19.5 18.5 27.1
2003 361 19.5 18.5 27.1
2004 385 22.7 17.0 24.4
2005 393 19.1 20.6 28
2006 389 19.5 19.9 33.7
2007 374 20.7 18.1 37.2
2008 361 20.2 17.9 42.9
2009 292 18.7 15.6 47.3
2010 373 20.6 18.0 43.5
2011 334 17.0 19.6 41.6
2012 334 16.0 20.8 44.9
2013 354 17.8 19.8 50.3
2014 361 17.6 20.5 46.3
2015 372 15.0 24.8 33.6
2016 383 17.0 22.5 35.2
2017 393 16.9 23.1 42
2018 400 19.5 20.4 40.8
2019 401 19.3 20.7 48.4
2020 406 20.1 20.1 47.5
2021 430 20.4 20.9 42.1
2022 404 23.6 17.0 47
2023 423 22.9 18.4 48.5

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 418 n/a n/a n/a
1989 412 n/a n/a 14.1
1990 412 25.0 16.4 10
1991 407 n/a n/a n/a
1992 404 n/a n/a 17.8
1993 399 n/a 0.0 19.3
1994 409 17.0 24.1 12
1995 394 19.7 20.0 14.2
1996 394 19.7 20.0 14.2
1997 398 17.0 23.4 11.3
1998 377 18.0 20.9 11.9
1999 353 17.0 20.8 9.9
2000 371 16.3 22.8 14
2001 364 17.3 21.0 21.2
2002 361 19.5 18.5 27.1
2003 361 19.5 18.5 27.1
2004 385 22.7 17.0 24.4
2005 393 19.1 20.6 28
2006 389 19.5 19.9 33.7
2007 374 20.7 18.1 37.2
2008 361 20.2 17.9 42.9
2009 292 18.7 15.6 47.3
2010 373 20.6 18.0 43.5
2011 334 17.0 19.6 41.6
2012 334 16.0 20.8 44.9
2013 354 17.8 19.8 50.3
2014 361 17.6 20.5 46.3
2015 372 15.0 24.8 33.6
2016 383 17.0 22.5 35.2
2017 393 16.9 23.1 42
2018 400 19.5 20.4 40.8
2019 401 19.3 20.7 48.4
2020 406 20.1 20.1 47.5
2021 430 20.4 20.9 42.1
2022 404 23.6 17.0 47
2023 423 22.9 18.4 48.5

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,039 (11.8%) $7,741 (88.2%) $8,779
2020 $1,012 (11.1%) $8,087 (88.9%) $9,099
2021 $1,260 (13.5%) $8,040 (86.5%) $9,300
2022 $1,407 (12.8%) $9,596 (87.2%) $11,004
2023 $1,037 (8.5%) $11,189 (91.5%) $12,226

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central 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 1012th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 874th of 1470 Elementary schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central School)29.922.9
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Owosso Public Schools)31.428.6
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Central School)46.831.4
 15.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Owosso Public Schools)41.526.3
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)26.732.4
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Owosso Public Schools)24.537.2
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Central School)32.845.1
 12.3%
   4th Grade Math (Owosso Public Schools)32.745.1
 12.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)29.734.6
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Owosso Public Schools)28.930.4
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Central School)31.337.2
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Owosso Public Schools)2529.6
 4.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Central School)14.117.9
 3.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Owosso Public Schools)6.514.8
 8.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students401423
 5.5%
African American12
 100%
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1821
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White359373
 3.9%
Two or More Races2226
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.4%48.5%
 0.1%


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Central School ranks 982nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Central School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Owosso Middle School
High : Owosso High School

Students at Central School are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 423 students attended Central 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 Michigan Department of Education.

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