Central Elementary

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Central Elementary ranks 365 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central Elementary is a public elementary school located in Union, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 635 students. The school is part of the Union R-Xi school district, which is ranked 80 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary stands out for its high percentage of white students (89.13%), which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, ranging from Beaufort Elementary (80.18%) to Clearview Elementary (97.58%). The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.19% to 49.45% over the past three years, which is higher than Beaufort Elementary (33.14%) and Clearview Elementary (20.39%), but lower than some other nearby schools like Coleman Elementary (53.46%) and Edgar Murray Elementary (52.04%).

Academically, Central Elementary's 3rd-grade students consistently outperform the state and district averages in Mathematics, with 64% proficient or better in 2022-2023. However, their 4th and 5th-grade math scores are below the district and state averages. In English Language Arts, Central Elementary's 3rd-grade students perform slightly below the district average but above the state average, while their 4th and 5th-grade ELA scores are also below the district average but close to the state average. In Science, Central Elementary's 5th-grade students perform below the district and state averages. Despite these challenges, the school has consistently ranked highly (top 10% in the state) for the performance of its low-socioeconomic status students on standardized tests, indicating a strong focus on supporting students from diverse backgrounds.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2 E Springfield
Union, MO 63084-0440

(636) 583-3152

District: Union R-Xi

SchoolDigger Rank:
365^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,547

Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Union Middle
High:	Union High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 635

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Elementary ranks better than 59.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.95. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Central Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Union R-Xi School District. Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), two or more races (6%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Union R-Xi School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 12.9. 1 elementary schools in the Union R-Xi School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary is $10,547, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Union R-Xi School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 365^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Union R-Xi:

SchoolDigger ranks Union R-Xi 80^th 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
2021	45.02	518^th	901	42.5%
2022	68.44	261^st	908	71.3%
2023	58.95	365^th	898	59.4%

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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
2021	60.70	157^th	574	72.6%
2022	84.59	42^nd	532	92.1%
2023	78.82	62^nd	611	89.9%

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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
2021	27.72	526^th	691	23.9%
2022	54.60	293^rd	675	56.6%
2023	42.59	382^nd	673	43.2%

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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.

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	641	641
1992	651	9	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	668
1993	668	10	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	684
1994	654	6	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	670
1995	495	11	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
1996	495	11	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
1997	492	10	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	507
1998	492	6	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
1999	495	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	500
2000	481	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
2001	468	6	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
2002	606	6	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	620
2003	606	6	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	620
2004	579	15	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	601
2005	605	15	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	622
2006	583	15	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	601
2007	617	18	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	646
2008	640	22	5	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	678
2009	673	26	6	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	721
2010	711	22	7	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	757
2011	749	19	10	15	3	0	1	0	797
2012	725	15	7	14	3	0	6	0	770
2013	714	9	5	22	2	0	9	0	761
2014	686	14	4	22	2	0	20	0	748
2015	767	12	0	23	1	0	36	0	839
2016	719	8	0	22	1	0	35	0	785
2017	661	7	1	19	1	0	44	0	733
2018	658	3	3	20	1	0	53	0	738
2019	696	3	3	27	1	0	43	0	773
2020	726	10	3	29	1	0	33	0	802
2021	578	5	0	22	1	0	34	0	640
2022	581	6	0	26	0	0	37	0	650
2023	566	5	0	26	0	0	38	0	635

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	641	33.1	19.3	n/a
1992	668	34.6	19.3	n/a
1993	684	35.4	19.3	28.2
1994	670	35.2	19.0	34.8
1995	508	29.2	17.4	36.2
1996	508	29.2	17.4	36.2
1997	507	30.8	16.5	31
1998	501	31.8	15.8	28.3
1999	500	31.8	15.7	37.4
2000	485	32.0	15.2	38.1
2001	476	31.0	15.4	40.1
2002	620	45.4	13.7	36.8
2003	620	45.4	13.7	36.8
2004	601	43.0	14.0	42.8
2005	622	46.0	13.5	39.2
2006	601	49.0	12.3	42.8
2007	646	47.9	13.5	43.2
2008	678	53.0	12.8	41.6
2009	721	52.9	13.6	44.8
2010	757	54.4	13.9	51.9
2011	797	53.6	14.8	50.8
2012	770	53.6	14.3	52.2
2013	761	54.0	14.0	57
2014	748	54.6	13.6	48.9
2015	839	56.0	14.9	38.1
2016	785	61.0	12.8	46.6
2017	733	58.4	12.5	46.8
2018	738	60.4	12.2	53
2019	773	58.0	13.3	48.8
2020	802	59.8	13.4	38
2021	640	46.3	13.8	37.2
2022	650	48.0	13.5	45.7
2023	635	49.0	12.9	49.4

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	641	33.1	19.3	n/a
1992	668	34.6	19.3	n/a
1993	684	35.4	19.3	28.2
1994	670	35.2	19.0	34.8
1995	508	29.2	17.4	36.2
1996	508	29.2	17.4	36.2
1997	507	30.8	16.5	31
1998	501	31.8	15.8	28.3
1999	500	31.8	15.7	37.4
2000	485	32.0	15.2	38.1
2001	476	31.0	15.4	40.1
2002	620	45.4	13.7	36.8
2003	620	45.4	13.7	36.8
2004	601	43.0	14.0	42.8
2005	622	46.0	13.5	39.2
2006	601	49.0	12.3	42.8
2007	646	47.9	13.5	43.2
2008	678	53.0	12.8	41.6
2009	721	52.9	13.6	44.8
2010	757	54.4	13.9	51.9
2011	797	53.6	14.8	50.8
2012	770	53.6	14.3	52.2
2013	761	54.0	14.0	57
2014	748	54.6	13.6	48.9
2015	839	56.0	14.9	38.1
2016	785	61.0	12.8	46.6
2017	733	58.4	12.5	46.8
2018	738	60.4	12.2	53
2019	773	58.0	13.3	48.8
2020	802	59.8	13.4	38
2021	640	46.3	13.8	37.2
2022	650	48.0	13.5	45.7
2023	635	49.0	12.9	49.4

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$771 (7.6%)	$9,395 (92.4%)	$10,166
2020	$673 (6.3%)	$10,021 (93.7%)	$10,694
2021	$1,177 (11.1%)	$9,391 (88.9%)	$10,567
2022	$828 (7.9%)	$9,720 (92.2%)	$10,547

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)	69.3	64	5.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Union R-Xi)	65.5	63.8	1.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)	62	54	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union R-Xi)	60.3	56.4	3.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	773	635	17.9%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	27	26	3.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	696	566	18.7%
Two or More Races	43	38	11.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.8%	49.4%	0.7%

Schools Near Central Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)				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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2 E Springfield	Union	63084	Franklin County	Union R-Xi	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 583-3152	635	49	12.9	49.4%	566 (89.1%)	5 (0.8%)	26 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.0%)	59	365^th of 898 public elementary schools	59.4%		68.4	261^st of 908 public elementary schools	71.3%	104	64.0	37.4	38.5		35.8	54.0	44.0	45.9		$10,547	$828	$9,720
Prairie Dell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1911 Prairie Dell Rd	Union	63084	Franklin County	Union R-Xi	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 583-1200	489	45	10.9	43.6%	438 (89.6%)	4 (0.8%)	11 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.3%)	58	375^th of 898 public elementary schools	58.2%		50.3	451^st of 908 public elementary schools	50.3%	76	57.2	33.8	43.3		43.3	55.3	35.9	40.3		$13,854	$1,312	$12,543
Clearview Elementary	Public	K-6	1581 Clearview Road	Union	63084	Franklin County	Washington	No	No	No	No	(636) 231-2500	309	21	14.8	20.4%	299 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.6%)	90.6	57^th of 898 public elementary schools	93.7%		89.4	69^th of 908 public elementary schools	92.4%	12	58.5	71.1		66.0	63.7	62.3			63.8	$11,808	$1,078	$10,730
Beaufort Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Hwy 50	Union	63084	Franklin County	Union R-Xi	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 484-3221	341	26	12.9	33.1%	329 (96.5%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)								(n/a)	75.0	60.3								$12,037	$1,330	$10,706
South Point Elementary	Public	K-6	4328 St. Johns Road	Washington	63090	Franklin County	Washington	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 231-2700	407	37	10.9	32.9%	375 (92.1%)	4 (1.0%)	9 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	13 (3.2%)	72.1	218^th of 898 public elementary schools	75.7%		67.5	271^st of 908 public elementary schools	70.2%	53	37.7	50.9	58.9	50.0	47.1	42.2	59.7	54.9	53.4	$13,922	$1,291	$12,630
St. Clair Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	895 Bardot St	Saint Clair	63077	Franklin County	St. Clair R-Xiii	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 629-3500	513	32	16.2	54.2%	473 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.8%)								(n/a)										$10,967	$2,486	$8,481
Edgar Murray Elementary	Public	3-5	1044 High School Dr	Saint Clair	63077	Franklin County	St. Clair R-Xiii	No	No	No	No	(636) 629-3500	465	33	13.9	52.0%	437 (94.0%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.9%)	35.4	608^th of 898 public elementary schools	32.3%		33.1	623^rd of 908 public elementary schools	31.4%	15	28.2	31.8	24.7		27.6	40.7	42.0	34.2		$9,651	$1,781	$7,870
Washington West Elementary	Public	K-6	840 West Pride Drive	Washington	63090	Franklin County	Washington	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 390-9150	452	38	11.7	40.5%	402 (88.9%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.8%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.5%)	65.4	299^th of 898 public elementary schools	66.7%		66.9	277^th of 908 public elementary schools	69.5%	22	57.7	60.4	31.3	41.3	44.7	38.5	67.9	50.7	41.3	$15,247	$1,560	$13,686
Coleman Elementary	Public	K-4	4536 Coleman Rd	Villa Ridge	63089	Franklin County	Meramec Valley R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 742-2133	217	16	13.9	53.5%	174 (80.2%)	7 (3.2%)	10 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	24 (11.1%)								(n/a)	42.3					42.2				$12,847	$1,348	$11,499
Labadie Elementary	Public	K-6	2749 Hwy T	Labadie	63055	Franklin County	Washington	No	No	No	No	(636) 231-2600	124	10	12.3	15.3%	121 (97.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)								(n/a)	78.6									$12,425	$843	$11,582

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Central Elementary?

Students at Central Elementary are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Is Central Elementary a good school?

Central Elementary ranks 365^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Central Elementary attend?

Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Union Middle
High : Union High

How many students attend Central Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 635 students attended Central Elementary.

What district is Central Elementary in?

Union R-Xi

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