Central Elementary

Summary:

Central Elementary is a public elementary school located in Eden, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 585. The school is part of the Rockingham County Schools district, which is ranked 160 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (27.69%) and Hispanic (13.16%) students. However, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the years, dropping from a 4-star rating and a ranking of 356 out of 1,434 North Carolina elementary schools in 2017-2018 to a 2-star rating and a ranking of 856 out of 1,505 schools in 2023-2024. The school's student performance on standardized tests, such as the EOG (End-of-Grade) exams, is generally lower than the state and district averages, and over 99% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Central Elementary to the nearby schools in the Rockingham County Schools district, it becomes evident that Central Elementary is generally performing below the district and state averages in terms of student achievement and school rankings. Schools like Bethany Elementary and Wentworth Elementary consistently outperform Central Elementary on standardized tests and have higher statewide rankings, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Central Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 435 E Stadium Dr
       Eden, NC  27288-3524


(336) 623-8378

District: Rockingham County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
856th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,844 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    J E Holmes Middle
High:    John M Morehead High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  585

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.1%
African American:
27.7%
Hispanic:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary ranks worse than 56.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 6th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Rockingham County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Central Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Rockingham County Schools District. Student population at Central Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.1%), African American (27.7%), Hispanic (13.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Rockingham County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 16.7, which is the highest among 12 elementary schools in the Rockingham County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary is $8,844, which is the lowest among 12 elementary schools in the Rockingham County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 856th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rockingham County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockingham County Schools 160th of 242 North Carolina 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 NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.78 444th 1276 65.2%
2007 56.31 621st 1293 52.0%
2008 67.79 390th 1324 70.5%
2009 52.33 738th 1354 45.5%
2010 42.97 883rd 1363 35.2%
2011 36.32 972nd 1381 29.6%
2012 42.26 902nd 1388 35.0%
2013 44.17 763rd 1403 45.6%
2014 56.07 603rd 1390 56.6%
2015 60.83 559th 1440 61.2%
2016 59.98 555th 1425 61.1%
2017 69.24 422nd 1429 70.5%
2018 72.34 356th 1434 75.2%
2019 62.20 540th 1473 63.3%
2021 42.94 826th 1489 44.5%
2022 57.70 623rd 1514 58.9%
2023 40.97 915th 1502 39.1%
2024 44.00 856th 1505 43.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.88 352nd 801 56.1%
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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 NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.92 208th 1332 84.4%
2019 68.66 340th 1361 75.0%
2021 42.09 745th 1329 43.9%
2022 62.57 394th 1366 71.2%
2023 36.35 967th 1437 32.7%
2024 43.40 854th 1450 41.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.44 314th 1405 77.7%
2019 55.89 632nd 1424 55.6%
2021 43.45 782nd 1440 45.7%
2022 59.18 568th 1458 61.0%
2023 40.30 874th 1459 40.1%
2024 35.08 1000th 1455 31.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.60 365th 897 59.3%
2019 48.03 392nd 878 55.4%
2021 27.11 519th 646 19.7%
2022 52.46 225th 634 64.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.87 219th 612 64.2%
2021 48.62 345th 494 30.2%
2022 8.90 487th 500 2.6%
2023 27.43 546th 582 6.2%
2024 57.94 343rd 669 48.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.98 423rd 1413 70.1%
2019 66.14 439th 1430 69.3%
2021 42.26 814th 1444 43.6%
2022 54.95 643rd 1464 56.1%
2023 42.06 885th 1461 39.4%
2024 52.23 703rd 1464 52.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.81 87th 927 90.6%
2019 69.58 201st 949 78.8%
2021 53.10 312th 896 65.2%
2022 56.86 317th 927 65.8%
2023 37.09 604th 933 35.3%
2024 48.71 443rd 924 52.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.58 49th 851 94.2%
2019 76.18 129th 865 85.1%
2021 65.56 200th 843 76.3%
2023 40.09 569th 915 37.8%
2024 38.31 620th 951 34.8%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.93 639th 1178 45.8%
2019 46.40 671st 1183 43.3%
2021 31.88 842nd 1172 28.2%
2022 45.37 676th 1194 43.4%
2023 38.89 781st 1183 34.0%
2024 35.48 813th 1166 30.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

Central Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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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
1994 290 75 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 371
1995 404 143 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1996 404 143 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1997 382 160 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1998 360 171 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1999 355 167 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2000 358 169 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2001 349 174 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2002 348 148 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2003 348 148 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2004 327 141 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2005 340 154 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2006 337 144 8 13 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2007 108 10 4 1 0 n/a n/a 2 125
2008 340 102 11 23 0 n/a n/a 32 508
2009 316 132 8 30 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2010 305 117 8 32 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2011 299 95 4 49 2 0 22 0 471
2012 331 91 5 62 3 0 30 0 522
2013 313 90 2 61 4 0 29 0 499
2014 303 88 2 54 0 0 27 0 474
2015 311 90 1 51 0 0 21 0 474
2016 297 89 2 54 0 0 24 0 466
2017 260 80 1 55 0 1 19 0 416
2018 217 85 5 59 0 0 19 0 385
2019 281 127 6 68 0 0 37 0 519
2020 249 127 5 62 0 0 70 0 513
2021 266 142 6 61 0 0 46 0 521
2022 270 135 4 73 0 0 49 0 531
2023 287 162 7 77 0 0 52 0 585

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
1994 371 19.0 19.5 18.3
1995 551 31.0 17.8 18.5
1996 551 31.0 17.8 18.5
1997 548 32.0 17.1 24.5
1998 537 32.0 16.8 27.9
1999 525 32.0 16.4 35.2
2000 534 32.0 16.7 70.4
2001 536 32.0 16.8 39
2002 504 32.0 15.8 41.5
2003 504 32.0 15.8 41.5
2004 476 32.0 14.9 48.7
2005 505 32.0 15.8 50.5
2006 502 32.0 15.7 51.2
2007 125 n/a n/a 99.2
2008 508 33.1 15.3 30
2009 486 32.6 14.9 23.5
2010 462 30.7 15.0 28.6
2011 471 29.8 15.8 61.1
2012 522 31.8 16.4 61.9
2013 499 30.8 16.2 59.5
2014 474 29.8 15.9 60.1
2015 474 27.0 17.5 99.2
2016 466 26.0 17.9 99.4
2017 416 25.0 16.6 45
2018 385 24.0 16.0 63.9
2019 519 30.9 16.7 99.4
2020 513 32.9 15.5 99.4
2021 521 34.0 15.3 99.4
2022 531 33.0 16.0 99.4
2023 585 35.0 16.7 99.5

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
1994 371 19.0 19.5 18.3
1995 551 31.0 17.8 18.5
1996 551 31.0 17.8 18.5
1997 548 32.0 17.1 24.5
1998 537 32.0 16.8 27.9
1999 525 32.0 16.4 35.2
2000 534 32.0 16.7 70.4
2001 536 32.0 16.8 39
2002 504 32.0 15.8 41.5
2003 504 32.0 15.8 41.5
2004 476 32.0 14.9 48.7
2005 505 32.0 15.8 50.5
2006 502 32.0 15.7 51.2
2007 125 n/a n/a 99.2
2008 508 33.1 15.3 30
2009 486 32.6 14.9 23.5
2010 462 30.7 15.0 28.6
2011 471 29.8 15.8 61.1
2012 522 31.8 16.4 61.9
2013 499 30.8 16.2 59.5
2014 474 29.8 15.9 60.1
2015 474 27.0 17.5 99.2
2016 466 26.0 17.9 99.4
2017 416 25.0 16.6 45
2018 385 24.0 16.0 63.9
2019 519 30.9 16.7 99.4
2020 513 32.9 15.5 99.4
2021 521 34.0 15.3 99.4
2022 531 33.0 16.0 99.4
2023 585 35.0 16.7 99.5

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.
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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 $1,216 (13.7%) $7,627 (86.2%) $8,844

Data source: North Carolina 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 540th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 915th of 1502 Elementary schools
 24.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)62.970.1
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rockingham County Schools)63.354.7
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Central Elementary)59.642.5
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rockingham County Schools)50.635.7
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)65.950.5
 15.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rockingham County Schools)57.656
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Central Elementary)54.946.3
 8.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Rockingham County Schools)54.447
 7.4%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)69.344.9
 24.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rockingham County Schools)62.153.4
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Central Elementary)54.534.8
 19.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Rockingham County Schools)54.841.1
 13.7%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary)85.159.6
 25.5%
   5th Grade Science (Rockingham County Schools)74.161.9
 12.2%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students519585
 12.7%
African American127162
 27.6%
American Indian00
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic6877
 13.2%
Pacific Islander00
White281287
 2.1%
Two or More Races3752
 40.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%99.5%
 0.1%


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Central Elementary ranks 856th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : J E Holmes Middle
High : John M Morehead High

Students at Central Elementary are 49% White, 28% African American, 13% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 585 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 North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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