Central Elementary

Summary:

Central Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Weston, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 377 students. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a current ranking of 63 out of 898 Missouri elementary schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary's students consistently outperform the state and district averages in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 65.6% of 3rd graders, 64.5% of 4th graders, and 58% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 41.1%, 43.8%, and 39.1%, respectively. Similarly, in English Language Arts, 58.6% of 3rd graders, 71% of 4th graders, and 72% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 42.4%, 45.9%, and 44.1%. The school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with a high percentage of White students (90.45%) and a low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (16.71%), which is significantly lower than some nearby schools like Gerner Family Early Educational Center (32.83%) and North Platte Intermediate (26.32%). Additionally, Central Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.4 students per teacher, which is lower than the ratios of many nearby schools, such as Hawthorn Elementary (14.8) and Union Chapel Elementary (16.0).

The consistent academic excellence at Central Elementary suggests that the school has effective teaching practices, a strong curriculum, and a supportive learning environment that enables students to excel. While the school's relatively homogeneous student population and low percentage of economically disadvantaged students may be contributing factors, the school's consistent performance among the top elementary schools in Missouri is a testament to its commitment to providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's efficient resource allocation, as evidenced by its low student-teacher ratio, may also be a key factor in its academic success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1025 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098-1048

(816) 640-2811

District: West Platte County R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
63^rd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,049

Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

High:

West Platte High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 377

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.5%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Elementary ranks better than 93% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.03. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), two or more races (5%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Central Elementary employs 30.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary is $15,049.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 63^rd 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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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
2006	67.16	269^th	1074	75.0%
2007	69.24	243^rd	1080	77.5%
2008	59.07	401^st	1084	63.0%
2009	72.89	222^nd	1053	78.9%
2010	57.94	438^th	1066	58.9%
2011	69.38	280^th	1088	74.3%
2012	76.59	183^rd	1085	83.1%
2013	59.06	456^th	1108	58.8%
2014	76.81	193^rd	1089	82.3%
2015	68.22	310^th	1058	70.7%
2016	67.79	277^th	865	68.0%
2017	72.44	252^nd	1032	75.6%
2018	74.28	230^th	1045	78.0%
2019	67.64	307^th	1052	70.8%
2021	89.96	61^st	901	93.2%
2022	86.68	90^th	908	90.1%
2023	90.03	63^rd	898	93.0%

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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	67.95	204^th	887	77.0%
2019	79.98	85^th	907	90.6%

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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
2018	63.34	299^th	898	66.7%
2019	55.50	378^th	917	58.8%
2021	83.51	92^nd	691	86.7%
2022	80.12	116^th	675	82.8%
2023	85.01	75^th	673	88.9%

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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	413	413
1992	425	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
1993	389	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
1994	391	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
1995	380	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
1996	380	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
1997	362	4	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
1998	362	4	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	372
1999	369	3	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	383
2000	362	5	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2001	359	5	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
2002	377	2	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
2003	377	2	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
2004	318	34	5	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	365
2005	316	6	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2006	291	2	5	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	305
2007	292	2	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	304
2008	303	2	7	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	326
2009	318	4	5	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	342
2010	306	3	6	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	325
2011	312	3	4	11	2	0	5	0	337
2012	294	0	4	10	1	0	12	0	321
2013	305	1	2	7	0	0	16	0	331
2014	299	1	2	6	0	0	13	0	321
2015	308	1	1	8	0	0	11	0	329
2016	301	1	1	8	0	0	13	0	324
2017	338	0	0	13	0	0	12	0	363
2018	361	0	0	9	0	0	18	0	388
2019	380	1	0	12	0	2	18	0	413
2020	382	0	0	8	0	2	13	0	405
2021	353	3	0	7	0	2	4	0	369
2022	339	2	0	5	0	1	10	0	357
2023	341	3	0	13	0	1	19	0	377

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	413	29.7	13.9	n/a
1992	427	30.2	14.1	17.3
1993	392	26.5	14.8	24.2
1994	394	27.1	14.5	28.2
1995	385	29.0	13.3	36.6
1996	385	29.0	13.3	36.6
1997	369	28.3	13.0	14.4
1998	372	28.5	13.1	17.5
1999	383	28.5	13.4	21.9
2000	382	29.3	13.0	21.7
2001	378	29.2	12.9	21.2
2002	390	31.0	12.6	24.1
2003	390	31.0	12.6	24.1
2004	365	31.9	11.4	22.5
2005	334	31.0	10.8	25.7
2006	305	30.0	10.2	27.2
2007	304	29.0	10.5	30.3
2008	326	30.0	10.9	26.7
2009	342	28.8	11.9	17
2010	325	29.1	11.1	16.3
2011	337	28.9	11.6	26.1
2012	321	27.5	11.6	24
2013	331	27.6	11.9	27.2
2014	321	27.3	11.7	29
2015	329	31.0	10.6	26.7
2016	324	33.0	9.8	23.1
2017	363	33.1	10.9	20.4
2018	388	33.9	11.4	20.4
2019	413	34.1	12.0	24
2020	405	33.5	12.0	20
2021	369	35.8	10.2	22.2
2022	357	29.7	11.9	15.1
2023	377	30.1	12.4	16.7

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	413	29.7	13.9	n/a
1992	427	30.2	14.1	17.3
1993	392	26.5	14.8	24.2
1994	394	27.1	14.5	28.2
1995	385	29.0	13.3	36.6
1996	385	29.0	13.3	36.6
1997	369	28.3	13.0	14.4
1998	372	28.5	13.1	17.5
1999	383	28.5	13.4	21.9
2000	382	29.3	13.0	21.7
2001	378	29.2	12.9	21.2
2002	390	31.0	12.6	24.1
2003	390	31.0	12.6	24.1
2004	365	31.9	11.4	22.5
2005	334	31.0	10.8	25.7
2006	305	30.0	10.2	27.2
2007	304	29.0	10.5	30.3
2008	326	30.0	10.9	26.7
2009	342	28.8	11.9	17
2010	325	29.1	11.1	16.3
2011	337	28.9	11.6	26.1
2012	321	27.5	11.6	24
2013	331	27.6	11.9	27.2
2014	321	27.3	11.7	29
2015	329	31.0	10.6	26.7
2016	324	33.0	9.8	23.1
2017	363	33.1	10.9	20.4
2018	388	33.9	11.4	20.4
2019	413	34.1	12.0	24
2020	405	33.5	12.0	20
2021	369	35.8	10.2	22.2
2022	357	29.7	11.9	15.1
2023	377	30.1	12.4	16.7

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$410 (3.1%)	$12,772 (96.9%)	$13,182
2020	$386 (3.1%)	$12,204 (96.9%)	$12,589
2021	$1,216 (7.9%)	$14,176 (92.1%)	$15,392
2022	$992 (6.6%)	$14,057 (93.4%)	$15,049

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 307^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 63^rd of 898 Elementary schools	22.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)	38.8	65.6	26.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Platte County R-II)	38.8	65.6	26.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)	47	58.6	11.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Platte County R-II)	47	58.6	11.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)	60.3	64.5	4.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Platte County R-II)	60.3	64.5	4.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)	45.3	58	12.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Platte County R-II)	45.3	58	12.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary)	64.8	68	3.2%
5th Grade Science (West Platte County R-II)	64.8	68	3.2%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)	59.3	72	12.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Platte County R-II)	59.3	72	12.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	413	377	8.7%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	12	13	8.3%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	380	341	10.3%
Two or More Races	18	19	5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24%	16.7%	7.3%

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	1025 Washington St	Weston	64098	Platte County	West Platte County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 640-2811	377	30	12.4	16.7%	341 (90.5%)	3 (0.8%)	13 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.0%)	90	63^rd of 898 public elementary schools	93.0%		86.7	90^th of 908 public elementary schools	90.1%	27	65.6	64.5	58.0		68.0	58.6	71.0	72.0		$15,049	$992	$14,057
Donald D. Siegrist Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1701 Branch St	Platte City	64079	Platte County	Platte County R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 858-5977	661	49	13.4	20.1%	526 (79.6%)	35 (5.3%)	50 (7.6%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	35 (5.3%)	73.1	206^th of 898 public elementary schools	77.1%		81.1	141^st of 908 public elementary schools	84.5%	65	46.3	53.6	56.5		51.1	43.1	62.9	54.3		$13,148	$771	$12,377
Compass Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	401 Kentucky	Platte City	64079	Platte County	Platte County R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 858-0712	553	45	12.3	23.7%	445 (80.5%)	24 (4.3%)	41 (7.4%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (6.1%)	82.7	121^st of 898 public elementary schools	86.5%		81.9	136^th of 908 public elementary schools	85.0%	15	71.3	56.2	47.6		49.6	69.2		63.9		$10,994	$451	$10,542
North Platte Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	300 Scout St	Camden Point	64018	Platte County	North Platte County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 280-3422	126	10	12.0	25.4%	126 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$13,111	$535	$12,576
Rushville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8681 SW State Rte 116	Rushville	64484	Buchanan County	Buchanan County R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 688-7777	155	13	12.4	39.4%	154 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)					22.3					$11,950	$694	$11,257
North Platte Intermediate	Public	3-5	900 Lewis	Edgerton	64444	Platte County	North Platte County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 790-3622	114	10	11.2	26.3%	108 (94.7%)	3 (2.6%)	2 (1.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67.1	284^th of 898 public elementary schools	68.4%		62.1	341^st of 908 public elementary schools	62.4%	57	44.8	47.1	52.3							$11,358	$273	$11,085
Mid-Buchanan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3221 SE State Rte H	Faucett	64448	Buchanan County	Mid-Buchanan County R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 238-1646	471	19	24.7	17.0%	457 (97.0%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	76.7	170^th of 898 public elementary schools	81.1%		79.4	162^nd of 908 public elementary schools	82.2%	8	47.6	55.2	43.6	68.9	63.4	49.2	77.6	47.9		$8,689	$684	$8,005
Hawthorn Elementary	Public	K-5	8200 N Chariton	Kansas City	64152	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4390	452	31	14.8	18.8%	329 (72.8%)	54 (11.9%)	39 (8.6%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	17 (3.8%)	87.1	83^rd of 898 public elementary schools	90.8%		85.9	94^th of 908 public elementary schools	89.6%	11	59.3	61.4	73.6		70.6	51.2		69.1		$12,869	$781	$12,088
Union Chapel Elementary	Public	K-5	7100 NW Hampton Road	Kansas City	64152	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4310	606	38	16.0	13.5%	453 (74.8%)	42 (6.9%)	58 (9.6%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	37 (6.1%)	88.2	74^th of 898 public elementary schools	91.8%		83.3	125^th of 908 public elementary schools	86.2%	51	78.6	59.4	58.1		69.9	67.0	52.5	71.0		$12,025	$663	$11,362
Maple Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	600 Maple St	Smithville	64089	Clay County	Smithville R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 532-0589	367	33	11.2	24.3%	328 (89.4%)	10 (2.7%)	11 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.5%)	76.5	171^st of 898 public elementary schools	81.0%		80.4	148^th of 908 public elementary schools	83.7%	23	46.2	68.0	57.1	61.0	48.2	32.7	78.0	50.0	54.7	$11,609	$759	$10,849

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Central Elementary?

Students at Central Elementary are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Central Elementary in?

West Platte County R-II

How many students attend Central Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 377 students attended Central Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Central Elementary attend?

Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : West Platte High

Is Central Elementary a good school?

Yes. Central Elementary ranks in the top 7.0% of Missouri elementary schools.

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