Central Elementary

Summary:

Central Elementary is a public elementary school located in Dexter, Missouri, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 451 students. The school is part of the Dexter R-Xi school district, which is ranked 126 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in mathematics and science proficiency across grades 3-5, with 55.3% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in mathematics compared to the state average of 39.1%. In English Language Arts, the school also performs above the state average, with 53.4% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 44.1%. Additionally, Central Elementary ranks highly for its performance with special education and low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 20th out of 107 Missouri elementary schools for special education students and 90th out of 611 for low-SES students, both with a 4-star rating.

While Central Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.35%) compared to the state average, the school's consistent academic performance and ability to outpace nearby schools like Bell City Elementary and Fisk Elementary, which have lower test scores and higher percentages of low-income and minority students, are notable strengths. Continued efforts to improve in areas like English Language Arts and promoting diversity could further enhance the school's success.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 1213 Central Dr
       Dexter, MO  63841-1896


(573) 614-1020

District: Dexter R-Xi

SchoolDigger Rank:
291st of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,469 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    T. S. Hill Middle
High:    Dexter High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  451

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Hispanic:
4.4%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.8% Help


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Compare Details Central Elementary ranks better than 67.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.56. (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 Racial makeup is: White (91.4%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 12.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary is $9,469.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 291st of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Dexter R-Xi:

SchoolDigger ranks Dexter R-Xi 126th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.68 544th 1074 49.3%
2007 47.65 610th 1080 43.5%
2008 56.69 447th 1084 58.8%
2009 54.02 503rd 1053 52.2%
2010 46.75 621st 1066 41.7%
2011 46.02 663rd 1088 39.1%
2012 47.30 647th 1085 40.4%
2013 54.07 526th 1108 52.5%
2014 34.44 802nd 1089 26.4%
2015 46.55 609th 1058 42.4%
2016 52.12 451st 865 47.9%
2017 49.05 548th 1032 46.9%
2018 46.82 560th 1045 46.4%
2019 51.55 512th 1052 51.3%
2021 63.06 334th 901 62.9%
2022 68.50 260th 908 71.4%
2023 66.56 291st 898 67.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.22 20th 107 81.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.65 619th 887 30.2%
2019 55.02 358th 907 60.5%
2021 73.86 84th 574 85.4%
2022 77.58 64th 532 88.0%
2023 73.61 90th 611 85.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.42 136th 251 45.8%
2019 51.06 152nd 302 49.7%
2021 31.28 61st 81 24.7%
2022 61.08 32nd 103 68.9%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.93 596th 898 33.6%
2019 39.96 561st 917 38.8%
2021 47.65 350th 691 49.3%
2022 51.94 315th 675 53.3%
2023 50.17 323rd 673 52.0%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 521 521
1992 520 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1993 514 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1994 508 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1995 560 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1996 560 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1997 523 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1998 485 1 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 494
1999 489 0 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2000 501 0 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 510
2001 508 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2002 464 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2003 464 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2004 425 4 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2005 443 5 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2006 442 7 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 458
2007 456 2 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 463
2008 460 2 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 468
2009 494 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2010 503 7 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2011 478 4 4 6 0 0 0 0 492
2012 454 6 2 7 0 1 1 0 471
2013 460 6 3 9 0 0 0 0 478
2014 473 9 1 7 0 0 1 0 491
2015 466 6 3 4 0 0 7 0 486
2016 472 3 3 8 1 0 6 0 493
2017 491 6 2 6 2 0 6 0 513
2018 459 10 1 13 3 0 3 0 489
2019 426 5 2 12 0 0 9 0 454
2020 428 1 4 13 0 0 9 0 455
2021 421 1 7 15 1 0 14 0 459
2022 434 2 4 18 0 0 15 0 473
2023 412 2 1 20 0 0 16 0 451

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
1991 521 29.8 17.4 n/a
1992 525 29.6 17.7 94.9
1993 516 27.5 18.8 95
1994 508 31.6 16.1 94.9
1995 562 35.8 15.7 94.8
1996 562 35.8 15.7 94.8
1997 527 35.5 14.8 34.5
1998 494 35.2 14.0 37.4
1999 496 37.3 13.3 51.2
2000 510 36.4 14.0 49.8
2001 510 37.4 13.6 48.2
2002 470 32.4 14.5 54.3
2003 470 32.4 14.5 54.3
2004 435 31.4 13.9 52
2005 453 30.4 14.9 54.3
2006 458 30.4 15.1 47.2
2007 463 29.4 15.7 46.7
2008 468 33.4 14.0 48.7
2009 502 33.4 15.0 48.6
2010 515 33.4 15.3 48.2
2011 492 32.2 15.2 46.5
2012 471 30.6 15.3 53.3
2013 478 31.7 15.0 55.6
2014 491 32.4 15.1 54.8
2015 486 35.0 13.8 58.6
2016 493 37.0 13.3 54.2
2017 513 34.1 15.0 56.9
2018 489 36.3 13.4 52.1
2019 454 34.8 13.0 54.2
2020 455 35.8 12.6 56.7
2021 459 36.4 12.5 57.1
2022 473 37.5 12.6 50.1
2023 451 36.2 12.4 52.8

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
1991 521 29.8 17.4 n/a
1992 525 29.6 17.7 94.9
1993 516 27.5 18.8 95
1994 508 31.6 16.1 94.9
1995 562 35.8 15.7 94.8
1996 562 35.8 15.7 94.8
1997 527 35.5 14.8 34.5
1998 494 35.2 14.0 37.4
1999 496 37.3 13.3 51.2
2000 510 36.4 14.0 49.8
2001 510 37.4 13.6 48.2
2002 470 32.4 14.5 54.3
2003 470 32.4 14.5 54.3
2004 435 31.4 13.9 52
2005 453 30.4 14.9 54.3
2006 458 30.4 15.1 47.2
2007 463 29.4 15.7 46.7
2008 468 33.4 14.0 48.7
2009 502 33.4 15.0 48.6
2010 515 33.4 15.3 48.2
2011 492 32.2 15.2 46.5
2012 471 30.6 15.3 53.3
2013 478 31.7 15.0 55.6
2014 491 32.4 15.1 54.8
2015 486 35.0 13.8 58.6
2016 493 37.0 13.3 54.2
2017 513 34.1 15.0 56.9
2018 489 36.3 13.4 52.1
2019 454 34.8 13.0 54.2
2020 455 35.8 12.6 56.7
2021 459 36.4 12.5 57.1
2022 473 37.5 12.6 50.1
2023 451 36.2 12.4 52.8

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $541 (6.9%) $7,248 (93.1%) $7,789
2020 $620 (7.7%) $7,453 (92.3%) $8,072
2021 $755 (8.5%) $8,145 (91.5%) $8,900
2022 $830 (8.8%) $8,639 (91.2%) $9,469

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 512th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 291st of 898 Elementary schools
 16.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)46.245.6
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dexter R-Xi)46.245.6
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)48.639.9
 8.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dexter R-Xi)48.639.9
 8.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)47.248.7
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dexter R-Xi)47.248.7
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)54.146.3
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dexter R-Xi)54.146.3
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)41.255.3
 14.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dexter R-Xi)41.255.3
 14.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary)39.449.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Dexter R-Xi)39.449.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)46.453.4
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dexter R-Xi)46.453.4
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students454451
 0.7%
African American52
 60%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic1220
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White426412
 3.3%
Two or More Races916
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.2%52.8%
 1.4%


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Central Elementary ranks 291st of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 451 students attended Central Elementary.

Students at Central Elementary are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : T. S. Hill Middle
High : Dexter High


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

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