Central Elementary

Summary:

Central Elementary is a public elementary school located in Steele, Missouri, serving grades 1-6 with a total enrollment of 261 students. The school is part of the South Pemiscot County R-V school district, which is ranked 287 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with 63.22% White, 17.62% African American, 6.13% Hispanic, and 12.64% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, only 25% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 41.1%. Central Elementary also has an extremely high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients, with 100% of students qualifying, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. Despite the high per-student spending of $11,832, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools over the past several years.

While Central Elementary faces challenges, it has shown some strengths in specific student subgroups. In the 2017-2018 school year, the school ranked 47 out of 243 Missouri elementary schools for its African American students and 70 out of 251 for its disabled students, both of which were rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. However, many of the nearby schools, such as Ross Elementary, Caruthersville Elementary, and Mathis Elementary, also struggle with low academic performance and have similar demographic and socioeconomic challenges.


Detail:

Public 1-6

 611 Beasley Rd
       Steele, MO  63877-1726


(573) 695-4781

District: South Pemiscot County R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
699th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,832 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

High:    South Pemiscot High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  261

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.2%
African American:
17.6%
Two or more races:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary ranks worse than 77.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.02. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Student population at Central Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (63.2%), African American (17.6%), two or more races (12.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% 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 12.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary is $11,832.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 699th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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South Pemiscot County R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks South Pemiscot County R-V 287th 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 24.94 925th 1074 13.9%
2007 16.31 1004th 1080 7.0%
2008 21.15 971st 1084 10.4%
2009 24.86 890th 1053 15.5%
2010 19.73 941st 1066 11.7%
2011 36.71 792nd 1088 27.2%
2012 35.72 811th 1085 25.3%
2013 40.27 759th 1108 31.5%
2014 44.78 654th 1089 39.9%
2015 48.90 578th 1058 45.4%
2016 40.65 557th 865 35.6%
2017 40.07 655th 1032 36.5%
2018 48.76 528th 1045 49.5%
2019 23.73 856th 1052 18.6%
2021 14.66 771st 901 14.4%
2022 20.45 734th 908 19.2%
2023 26.02 699th 898 22.2%
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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 70.58 175th 887 80.3%
2019 40.16 590th 907 35.0%
2021 34.80 380th 574 33.8%
2022 39.92 315th 532 40.8%
2023 44.66 321st 611 47.5%
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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 68.96 70th 251 72.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.86 47th 243 80.7%
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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 43.92 507th 898 43.5%
2019 25.54 751st 917 18.1%
2021 8.36 663rd 691 4.1%
2022 19.59 578th 675 14.4%
2023 25.37 536th 673 20.4%
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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
1992 300 91 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1993 307 105 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1994 313 100 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 414
1995 310 104 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 418
1996 310 104 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 418
1997 312 101 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1998 306 112 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1999 346 120 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2000 339 130 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2001 360 119 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2002 356 136 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 502
2003 356 136 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 502
2004 327 117 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2005 341 116 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2006 326 108 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2007 347 97 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2008 334 102 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2009 330 81 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2010 292 89 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2011 295 82 2 13 0 0 0 0 392
2012 278 82 3 12 0 0 0 0 375
2013 261 66 3 21 0 0 3 0 354
2014 267 73 3 9 0 0 8 0 360
2015 251 77 3 9 0 0 18 0 358
2016 235 74 2 9 0 0 20 0 340
2017 223 80 4 14 0 0 21 0 342
2018 218 67 3 14 0 0 25 0 327
2019 228 68 2 19 0 0 35 0 352
2020 248 70 2 18 0 0 44 0 382
2021 180 52 2 17 0 0 32 0 283
2022 159 44 1 18 0 0 33 0 255
2023 165 46 1 16 0 0 33 0 261

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
1992 391 24.0 16.2 94.9
1993 412 23.3 17.7 87.6
1994 414 23.4 17.7 94.9
1995 418 23.5 17.8 95
1996 418 23.5 17.8 95
1997 418 24.5 17.1 63.6
1998 426 27.6 15.4 62.2
1999 477 30.1 15.8 62.1
2000 477 31.1 15.3 60.6
2001 487 33.1 14.7 59.3
2002 502 33.1 15.2 61.6
2003 502 33.1 15.2 61.6
2004 452 33.1 13.7 65.3
2005 465 32.1 14.5 69.7
2006 445 33.1 13.4 69.7
2007 456 32.1 14.2 69.3
2008 448 34.1 13.1 48.4
2009 424 36.1 11.7 69.1
2010 401 33.1 12.1 69.8
2011 392 29.4 13.3 70.4
2012 375 28.1 13.3 70.1
2013 354 28.4 12.4 68.1
2014 360 28.4 12.6 68.3
2015 358 26.0 13.7 100
2016 340 26.0 13.0 99.1
2017 342 26.9 12.7 100
2018 327 26.9 12.1 100
2019 352 25.9 13.5 99.1
2020 382 24.1 15.8 99.2
2021 283 17.4 16.2 98.9
2022 255 19.6 12.9 98.8
2023 261 21.4 12.1 100

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
1992 391 24.0 16.2 94.9
1993 412 23.3 17.7 87.6
1994 414 23.4 17.7 94.9
1995 418 23.5 17.8 95
1996 418 23.5 17.8 95
1997 418 24.5 17.1 63.6
1998 426 27.6 15.4 62.2
1999 477 30.1 15.8 62.1
2000 477 31.1 15.3 60.6
2001 487 33.1 14.7 59.3
2002 502 33.1 15.2 61.6
2003 502 33.1 15.2 61.6
2004 452 33.1 13.7 65.3
2005 465 32.1 14.5 69.7
2006 445 33.1 13.4 69.7
2007 456 32.1 14.2 69.3
2008 448 34.1 13.1 48.4
2009 424 36.1 11.7 69.1
2010 401 33.1 12.1 69.8
2011 392 29.4 13.3 70.4
2012 375 28.1 13.3 70.1
2013 354 28.4 12.4 68.1
2014 360 28.4 12.6 68.3
2015 358 26.0 13.7 100
2016 340 26.0 13.0 99.1
2017 342 26.9 12.7 100
2018 327 26.9 12.1 100
2019 352 25.9 13.5 99.1
2020 382 24.1 15.8 99.2
2021 283 17.4 16.2 98.9
2022 255 19.6 12.9 98.8
2023 261 21.4 12.1 100

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 $00 (0.0%) $9,540 (100.0%) $9,540
2020 n/a $9,649 (100.0%) $9,649
2021 $479 (4.5%) $10,072 (95.5%) $10,551
2022 $68 (0.6%) $11,764 (99.4%) $11,832

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 856th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 699th of 898 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)31.125
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Pemiscot County R-V)31.125
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)35.633.4
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Pemiscot County R-V)35.633.4
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)2070.2
 50.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Pemiscot County R-V)2070.2
 50.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)3624.4
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Pemiscot County R-V)3624.4
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.344.3
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)17.17.3
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Pemiscot County R-V)17.17.3
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary)48.822
 26.8%
   5th Grade Science (South Pemiscot County R-V)48.822
 26.8%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)34.126.8
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Pemiscot County R-V)34.126.8
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)23.710.9
 12.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Pemiscot County R-V)23.710.9
 12.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students352261
 25.9%
African American6846
 32.4%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic1916
 15.8%
Pacific Islander00
White228165
 27.6%
Two or More Races3533
 5.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.1%100%
 0.9%


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Central Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.2% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students at Central Elementary are 63% White, 18% African American, 13% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : South Pemiscot High

In the 2022-23 school year, 261 students attended Central Elementary.


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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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