Central School

Summary:

Central School is an elementary school located in Larchmont, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 513 students. It is part of the Mamaroneck Union Free School District, which is ranked 108 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central School consistently performs well on state assessments, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 72.37% of 3rd graders, 58.33% of 4th graders, and 71.88% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, significantly outperforming the state average. In Math, the school's performance is even more impressive, with 81.58% of 3rd graders, 76.84% of 4th graders, and 84.62% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better. Central School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in New York, with a statewide ranking of 275 out of 2,445 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade.

Central School's academic performance is significantly higher than the nearby Mamaroneck Avenue School and Trinity Elementary School, which are both part of different school districts. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Central School's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 72.37%, compared to 36.96% at Mamaroneck Avenue School and 34.04% at Trinity Elementary School. While Central School has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (13.65% in 2022-2023), the school still performs well for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 974 out of 2,078 New York elementary schools in this subgroup in the 2023-2024 school year.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1100 Palmer Ave
       Larchmont, NY  10538-3399


(914) 220-3400

District: Mamaroneck Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
275th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,202 Help


Students who attend Central School usually attend:

Middle:    Hommocks School
High:    Mamaroneck High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  513

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.0%
Hispanic:
15.8%
Two or more races:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central School ranks better than 88.8% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Mamaroneck Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Central School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Mamaroneck Union Free School District. Racial makeup is: White (69%), Hispanic (15.8%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central School is 12.9, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Mamaroneck Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central School is $16,202, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Mamaroneck Union Free School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central School 275th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Central School in the ranking list.)

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Mamaroneck Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mamaroneck Union Free School District 108th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central School

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Rank History for all students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.72 494th 2206 77.6%
2007 72.97 628th 2219 71.7%
2008 62.28 1018th 2227 54.3%
2009 61.80 1041st 2257 53.9%
2010 62.27 949th 2263 58.1%
2011 76.49 485th 2286 78.8%
2012 78.49 433rd 2320 81.3%
2013 92.14 104th 2325 95.5%
2014 90.09 142nd 2345 93.9%
2015 89.46 156th 2352 93.4%
2016 83.77 298th 2366 87.4%
2017 83.54 306th 2386 87.2%
2018 79.27 408th 2395 83.0%
2019 78.29 458th 2413 81.0%
2021 85.80 227th 2201 89.7%
2022 81.50 398th 2434 83.6%
2023 89.02 232nd 2439 90.5%
2024 86.95 275th 2445 88.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.97 723rd 938 22.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.98 607th 1941 68.7%
2019 45.57 827th 1859 55.5%
2021 77.53 133rd 1044 87.3%
2022 49.78 788th 2031 61.2%
2023 52.98 693rd 2016 65.6%
2024 58.59 608th 2110 71.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.75 1072nd 2045 47.6%
2019 48.10 936th 2032 53.9%
2021 78.17 223rd 1678 86.7%
2022 38.38 1284th 2099 38.8%
2023 63.68 581st 2041 71.5%
2024 47.90 974th 2078 53.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.99 418th 2338 82.1%
2019 78.03 448th 2357 81.0%
2021 85.38 176th 1955 91.0%
2022 76.45 477th 2401 80.1%
2023 87.86 236th 2403 90.2%
2024 87.27 240th 2413 90.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.67 405th 2340 82.7%
2019 74.60 513th 2358 78.2%
2021 81.76 272nd 1961 86.1%
2022 83.13 307th 2400 87.2%
2023 87.49 234th 2400 90.3%
2024 82.40 344th 2411 85.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.08 255th 671 62.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.35 592nd 1392 57.5%
2019 55.14 506th 1315 61.5%
2021 86.16 68th 818 91.7%
2022 80.07 198th 1503 86.8%
2023 75.53 241st 1429 83.1%
2024 74.06 284th 1531 81.5%
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Rank History for White students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.94 258th 1408 81.7%
2019 75.10 317th 1338 76.3%
2021 76.05 251st 1224 79.5%
2022 68.34 406th 1399 71.0%
2023 80.63 222nd 1337 83.4%
2024 80.69 218th 1392 84.3%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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.

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Reviews:
by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Open Quote We moved here from Canada and are so impressed with this school. The teachers are so dedicated and approachable and the after school club selection is phenomenal. We like that there's a little bit of diversity to the student body here too. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Central School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 352 29 33 24 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1990 371 39 33 44 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1991 406 29 33 37 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1992 362 25 30 41 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1993 363 23 21 45 1 n/a n/a 0 453
1994 382 22 23 43 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1995 412 20 14 56 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1996 412 20 14 56 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1997 429 17 17 48 1 n/a n/a 0 512
1998 435 11 19 44 1 n/a n/a 0 510
1999 455 12 18 52 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2000 405 15 22 39 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2001 416 11 22 58 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2002 365 15 31 67 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2003 365 15 31 67 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2004 379 14 28 56 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2005 367 12 28 66 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2006 348 14 36 78 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2007 342 17 36 75 0 n/a n/a 1 471
2008 335 24 36 82 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2009 335 14 36 82 0 n/a n/a 3 470
2010 355 15 32 84 0 n/a n/a 12 498
2011 339 15 31 85 0 0 15 0 485
2012 345 12 24 77 0 4 11 0 473
2013 385 9 22 123 0 4 16 0 559
2014 375 10 25 121 0 0 21 0 552
2015 336 11 24 101 0 0 14 0 486
2016 338 17 23 85 0 0 20 0 483
2017 347 14 20 87 0 0 21 0 489
2018 362 15 24 101 0 0 18 0 520
2019 356 15 22 103 0 0 17 0 513
2020 361 10 16 93 1 0 33 0 514
2021 353 11 19 82 1 0 28 0 494
2022 348 11 23 80 1 0 37 0 500
2023 354 6 23 81 1 0 48 0 513

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 438 34.2 12.8 n/a
1990 487 38.8 12.5 n/a
1991 505 39.7 12.7 n/a
1992 458 35.6 12.8 n/a
1993 453 36.0 12.6 n/a
1994 470 32.0 14.7 0.4
1995 502 34.5 14.6 0
1996 502 34.5 14.6 0
1997 512 33.0 15.5 1.2
1998 510 33.0 15.5 0
1999 537 35.1 15.3 2
2000 481 34.0 14.1 3.7
2001 507 36.0 14.1 4.1
2002 478 36.4 13.1 0
2003 478 36.4 13.1 0
2004 477 n/a n/a n/a
2005 473 35.2 13.4 0
2006 476 37.0 12.9 0
2007 471 38.5 12.2 6.8
2008 477 38.0 12.6 7.5
2009 470 40.5 11.6 10.9
2010 498 39.0 12.7 12.3
2011 485 42.5 11.3 14.4
2012 473 35.0 13.5 9.9
2013 559 40.6 13.7 12.5
2014 552 39.6 13.9 8
2015 486 35.0 13.8 14
2016 483 34.0 14.2 13
2017 489 31.0 15.7 14.1
2018 520 31.6 16.4 17.1
2019 513 36.8 13.9 14.8
2020 514 41.6 12.3 13.6
2021 494 38.2 12.9 11.3
2022 500 39.6 12.6 8.4
2023 513 39.7 12.9 13.6

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 438 34.2 12.8 n/a
1990 487 38.8 12.5 n/a
1991 505 39.7 12.7 n/a
1992 458 35.6 12.8 n/a
1993 453 36.0 12.6 n/a
1994 470 32.0 14.7 0.4
1995 502 34.5 14.6 0
1996 502 34.5 14.6 0
1997 512 33.0 15.5 1.2
1998 510 33.0 15.5 0
1999 537 35.1 15.3 2
2000 481 34.0 14.1 3.7
2001 507 36.0 14.1 4.1
2002 478 36.4 13.1 0
2003 478 36.4 13.1 0
2004 477 n/a n/a n/a
2005 473 35.2 13.4 0
2006 476 37.0 12.9 0
2007 471 38.5 12.2 6.8
2008 477 38.0 12.6 7.5
2009 470 40.5 11.6 10.9
2010 498 39.0 12.7 12.3
2011 485 42.5 11.3 14.4
2012 473 35.0 13.5 9.9
2013 559 40.6 13.7 12.5
2014 552 39.6 13.9 8
2015 486 35.0 13.8 14
2016 483 34.0 14.2 13
2017 489 31.0 15.7 14.1
2018 520 31.6 16.4 17.1
2019 513 36.8 13.9 14.8
2020 514 41.6 12.3 13.6
2021 494 38.2 12.9 11.3
2022 500 39.6 12.6 8.4
2023 513 39.7 12.9 13.6

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.1%0.0%0.2%99.8%98.7%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.6%99.8%
201499.1%0.4%0.2%99.3%99.1%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201598.5%0.6%0.6%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.5%98.7%98.7%
201697.7%1.9%0.4%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%
201797.6%1.6%0.2%99.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.0%98.4%99.0%
201897.9%2.1%0.0%99.0%98.8%99.0%99.0%98.8%98.5%98.6%
201997.4%0.0%0.0%98.8%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.6%98.2%98.6%
202098.8%0.0%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.2%99.4%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $18,221 (100.0%) $18,221
2020 $201 (1.2%) $16,508 (98.8%) $16,710
2021 $00 (0.0%) $21,611 (100.0%) $21,611
2022 $22 (0.1%) $16,609 (99.9%) $16,631
2023 $00 (0.0%) $16,202 (100.0%) $16,202

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 458th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 232nd of 2439 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central School)5670.1
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mamaroneck Union Free School District)7473.2
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Central School)7478.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Mamaroneck Union Free School District)7880.8
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)7173.3
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mamaroneck Union Free School District)7374.7
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Central School)7686.2
 10.2%
   4th Grade Math (Mamaroneck Union Free School District)7481.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)5370.2
 17.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mamaroneck Union Free School District)6272.8
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Central School)6276.3
 14.3%
   5th Grade Math (Mamaroneck Union Free School District)6778.7
 11.7%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students513513
African American156
 60%
American Indian01
Asian2223
 4.5%
Hispanic10381
 21.4%
Pacific Islander00
White356354
 0.6%
Two or More Races1748
 182.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.8%13.6%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central School

In the 2022-23 school year, 513 students attended Central School.

Students who attend Central School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hommocks School
High : Mamaroneck High School

Central School ranks 275th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Central School are 69% White, 16% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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