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Central Elementary

Summary:

Central Elementary is a public elementary school located in Oxford, Mississippi, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 694 students. The school is part of the Oxford School District, which is ranked 13th out of 130 school districts in Mississippi and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 4th-grade proficiency rates were 67.9% in English Language Arts and 76.5% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 57.1% and 55%, respectively. The school's 5th-grade proficiency rates in 2023-2024 were also impressive, with 61.4% in English Language Arts, 68% in Mathematics, and 82.3% in Science, all significantly higher than the state averages. Central Elementary's performance is on par with the Oxford School District's overall scores, indicating that the school is a strong contributor to the district's high academic standing.

Central Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 49.14% White, 34.15% African American, 6.2% Hispanic, 5.48% Asian, and 4.76% two or more races. This diversity is comparable to the nearby Della Davidson Elementary and Bramlett Elementary schools, which are also part of the Oxford School District. Additionally, Central Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with rates consistently above 99% in recent years, similar to the nearby Della Davidson Elementary and Bramlett Elementary schools.


Detail:

Public 4-5

 409 Washington Avenue
       Oxford, MS  38655

(662) 234-3497

District: Oxford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,819 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Oxford Intermediate School
    Oxford Middle School
High:    Oxford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  694

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.1%
African American:
34.1%
Hispanic:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary ranks better than 86.4% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.13. (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 Central Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Oxford School District. Racial makeup is: White (49.1%), African American (34.1%), Hispanic (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Oxford School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 14.4. 1 elementary schools in the Oxford School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary is $10,819, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Oxford School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Central Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Oxford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Oxford School District 13th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.95 61st 377 83.8%
2024 82.13 53rd 390 86.4%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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
1990 313 315 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1991 314 322 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1992 305 331 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1993 293 331 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1994 291 332 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1995 341 290 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1996 341 290 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1997 353 269 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1998 342 283 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1999 368 274 23 2 1 n/a n/a 0 668
2000 390 281 26 2 1 n/a n/a 0 700
2001 365 353 32 2 2 n/a n/a 0 754
2002 362 340 32 19 2 n/a n/a 0 755
2003 362 340 32 19 2 n/a n/a 0 755
2004 331 320 27 20 2 n/a n/a 0 700
2005 351 327 30 18 1 n/a n/a 0 727
2006 360 330 24 23 1 n/a n/a 0 738
2007 369 350 35 13 0 n/a n/a 0 767
2008 272 257 18 16 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2009 260 253 22 19 1 0 0 0 555
2010 281 263 24 16 1 0 0 0 585
2011 280 252 21 22 1 0 0 0 576
2012 300 230 17 25 1 0 2 0 575
2013 329 241 20 14 2 0 5 0 611
2014 326 223 27 21 2 0 19 0 618
2015 338 286 18 40 1 1 17 0 701
2016 323 242 24 39 1 0 26 0 655
2017 291 230 24 43 3 0 25 0 616
2018 296 185 29 45 2 0 19 0 576
2019 294 183 22 43 1 0 17 0 560
2020 318 185 26 40 2 0 23 0 594
2021 366 213 38 57 2 0 37 0 713
2022 371 234 37 66 2 1 44 0 755
2023 341 237 38 43 2 0 33 0 694

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
1990 638 33.0 19.3 n/a
1991 651 34.0 19.1 n/a
1992 651 34.5 18.8 45
1993 636 33.1 19.2 45.3
1994 636 33.2 19.2 45.1
1995 652 39.4 16.5 45.4
1996 652 39.4 16.5 45.4
1997 640 39.7 16.1 44.4
1998 643 39.9 16.1 44.9
1999 668 40.6 16.5 50.3
2000 700 40.6 17.2 46.9
2001 754 43.3 17.4 48.7
2002 755 44.3 17.0 46.1
2003 755 44.3 17.0 46.1
2004 700 43.5 16.1 53.3
2005 727 44.5 16.3 51.4
2006 738 46.3 15.9 54.2
2007 767 48.3 15.9 52.7
2008 563 38.9 14.5 53.5
2009 555 39.4 14.1 52.3
2010 585 42.6 13.7 50.6
2011 576 41.7 13.8 51
2012 575 39.5 14.5 49.2
2013 611 41.3 14.7 42.2
2014 618 40.5 15.2 50
2015 701 40.0 17.5 55.6
2016 655 42.0 15.5 52.2
2017 616 39.2 15.6 44.8
2018 576 40.0 14.3 43.9
2019 560 37.4 14.9 44.3
2020 594 38.1 15.5 40.2
2021 713 42.8 16.6 99.6
2022 755 40.7 18.5 99.6
2023 694 48.0 14.4 99.6

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
1990 638 33.0 19.3 n/a
1991 651 34.0 19.1 n/a
1992 651 34.5 18.8 45
1993 636 33.1 19.2 45.3
1994 636 33.2 19.2 45.1
1995 652 39.4 16.5 45.4
1996 652 39.4 16.5 45.4
1997 640 39.7 16.1 44.4
1998 643 39.9 16.1 44.9
1999 668 40.6 16.5 50.3
2000 700 40.6 17.2 46.9
2001 754 43.3 17.4 48.7
2002 755 44.3 17.0 46.1
2003 755 44.3 17.0 46.1
2004 700 43.5 16.1 53.3
2005 727 44.5 16.3 51.4
2006 738 46.3 15.9 54.2
2007 767 48.3 15.9 52.7
2008 563 38.9 14.5 53.5
2009 555 39.4 14.1 52.3
2010 585 42.6 13.7 50.6
2011 576 41.7 13.8 51
2012 575 39.5 14.5 49.2
2013 611 41.3 14.7 42.2
2014 618 40.5 15.2 50
2015 701 40.0 17.5 55.6
2016 655 42.0 15.5 52.2
2017 616 39.2 15.6 44.8
2018 576 40.0 14.3 43.9
2019 560 37.4 14.9 44.3
2020 594 38.1 15.5 40.2
2021 713 42.8 16.6 99.6
2022 755 40.7 18.5 99.6
2023 694 48.0 14.4 99.6

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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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,561
2018 $9,991
2019 $9,807
2020 $9,326
2021 $10,060
2022 $10,819

Data source: Mississippi 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students560694
 23.9%
African American183237
 29.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian2238
 72.7%
Hispanic4343
Pacific Islander00
White294341
 16%
Two or More Races1733
 94.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.3%99.6%
 55.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary

Central Elementary ranks 53rd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Central Elementary are 49% White, 34% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oxford Intermediate School
Middle : Oxford Middle School
High : Oxford High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 694 students attended Central Elementary.


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