Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lexington, Ohio, serving 391 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Lexington Local School District, which is ranked 122 out of 835 districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Ohio, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages in Ohio State Tests for both Mathematics and English Language Arts across grades 3 and 4. In 2022-2023, 85.5% of 3rd graders and 97.1% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 62.2% and 66.8%, respectively. Similarly, 88.9% of 3rd graders and 87.7% of 4th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 62.3% and 58.9%, respectively. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with only 2.3% African American, 3.07% Hispanic, and 0.51% Asian students. Additionally, the school serves a more affluent student population, with only 22.76% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly lower than the state average.

While Central Elementary School's academic performance is impressive, the school's demographic makeup and socioeconomic profile suggest the need for further examination of equity and inclusivity within the school community. As the school continues to strive for excellence, it will be important to address potential systemic barriers that may limit access and opportunity for certain student groups, ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, have the resources and support they need to succeed. Nearby schools like Western Elementary School and Woodland Elementary School may offer different perspectives and approaches to promoting equity and inclusivity in their communities.

Detail:

Public 2-3

124 Frederick St
Lexington, OH 44904-1240

(419) 884-1308

District: Lexington Local

Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Eastern Elementary School
	Lexington Junior High School
High:	Lexington High School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 391

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.7%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.8%

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Rank History for Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	72.12	402^nd	1471	72.7%
2005	77.45	276^th	1501	81.6%
2006	80.37	189^th	1504	87.4%
2007	77.30	284^th	1609	82.3%
2008	81.11	188^th	1582	88.1%
2009	80.34	190^th	1610	88.2%
2010	80.49	205^th	1662	87.7%
2011	82.60	122^nd	1686	92.8%
2012	79.26	236^th	1709	86.2%
2013	83.30	114^th	1701	93.3%
2014	81.93	156^th	1687	90.8%
2015	86.69	93^rd	1684	94.5%
2016	86.86	118^th	1678	93.0%
2017	87.35	77^th	1651	95.3%
2018	88.99	53^rd	1636	96.8%
2019	82.43	238^th	1676	85.8%
2021	89.27	129^th	1610	92.0%
2022	79.84	325^th	1588	79.5%
2023	89.73	62^nd	1596	96.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	95.15	9^th	1465	99.4%
2019	78.16	233^rd	1465	84.1%
2021	87.69	86^th	1404	93.9%
2022	71.51	363^rd	1419	74.4%
2023	88.41	70^th	1447	95.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	86.85	84^th	1518	94.5%
2019	69.45	528^th	1502	64.8%
2021	83.00	227^th	1467	84.5%
2022	74.41	393^rd	1488	73.6%
2023	88.14	76^th	1483	94.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	90.03	36^th	1536	97.7%
2019	86.32	114^th	1535	92.6%
2021	92.02	29^th	1499	98.1%
2022	79.31	308^th	1518	79.7%
2023	92.38	9^th	1498	99.4%

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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	87.81	56^th	1309	95.7%
2019	74.35	313^th	1271	75.4%
2021	85.73	130^th	1249	89.6%
2022	66.53	439^th	1242	64.7%
2023	89.54	24^th	1215	98.0%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of 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: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	452	6	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	468
1989	433	9	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
1990	445	9	15	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	469
1991	471	9	13	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	493
1992	443	6	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
1993	491	7	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	505
1994	471	6	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
1995	502	17	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	523
1996	502	17	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	523
1997	454	16	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	481
1998	428	16	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	454
1999	444	16	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	469
2000	442	22	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	472
2001	433	29	10	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	473
2002	426	18	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
2003	426	18	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
2004	413	15	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	4	443
2005	428	13	3	2	3	n/a	n/a	4	453
2006	419	7	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	6	439
2007	432	8	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	450
2008	419	9	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	6	447
2009	409	13	10	4	0	n/a	n/a	7	443
2010	435	10	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	5	462
2011	384	4	8	22	0	0	36	0	454
2012	370	1	10	18	1	0	28	0	428
2013	365	2	9	15	0	1	27	0	419
2014	387	1	11	18	1	1	30	0	449
2015	354	4	10	12	0	1	30	0	411
2016	340	7	5	12	0	0	37	0	401
2017	323	6	5	16	0	0	34	0	384
2018	325	6	4	8	0	0	38	0	381
2019	331	4	3	8	0	0	30	0	376
2020	344	5	4	11	0	0	33	0	397
2021	350	7	4	11	0	0	25	0	397
2022	358	5	5	6	0	0	26	0	400
2023	347	9	2	12	0	0	21	0	391

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	468	19.0	24.6	0
1989	451	20.0	22.5	n/a
1990	469	20.0	23.4	n/a
1991	493	21.5	22.9	n/a
1992	459	23.0	19.9	4.1
1993	505	24.0	21.0	6.3
1994	485	24.0	20.2	6
1995	523	25.0	20.9	7.6
1996	523	25.0	20.9	7.6
1997	481	24.0	20.0	6.9
1998	454	24.0	18.9	6.6
1999	469	23.0	20.4	7.9
2000	472	25.5	18.5	10.6
2001	473	24.5	19.3	9.3
2002	455	23.2	19.6	12.7
2003	455	23.2	19.6	12.7
2004	443	22.2	20.0	15.5
2005	453	21.6	21.0	17.6
2006	439	27.6	15.9	15.9
2007	450	22.7	19.8	16.6
2008	447	21.8	20.5	n/a
2009	443	22.8	19.4	26.8
2010	462	23.7	19.4	30.9
2011	454	22.7	19.9	35.7
2012	428	23.4	18.2	36.4
2013	419	21.4	19.5	34.1
2014	449	21.4	20.9	34.3
2015	411	n/a	n/a	32.4
2016	401	20.0	20.0	36.9
2017	384	19.5	19.6	33.3
2018	381	20.5	18.5	35.7
2019	376	19.9	18.8	30.6
2020	397	17.9	22.1	32.7
2021	397	17.4	22.7	n/a
2022	400	18.9	21.1	n/a
2023	391	18.9	20.6	22.8

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	468	19.0	24.6	0
1989	451	20.0	22.5	n/a
1990	469	20.0	23.4	n/a
1991	493	21.5	22.9	n/a
1992	459	23.0	19.9	4.1
1993	505	24.0	21.0	6.3
1994	485	24.0	20.2	6
1995	523	25.0	20.9	7.6
1996	523	25.0	20.9	7.6
1997	481	24.0	20.0	6.9
1998	454	24.0	18.9	6.6
1999	469	23.0	20.4	7.9
2000	472	25.5	18.5	10.6
2001	473	24.5	19.3	9.3
2002	455	23.2	19.6	12.7
2003	455	23.2	19.6	12.7
2004	443	22.2	20.0	15.5
2005	453	21.6	21.0	17.6
2006	439	27.6	15.9	15.9
2007	450	22.7	19.8	16.6
2008	447	21.8	20.5	n/a
2009	443	22.8	19.4	26.8
2010	462	23.7	19.4	30.9
2011	454	22.7	19.9	35.7
2012	428	23.4	18.2	36.4
2013	419	21.4	19.5	34.1
2014	449	21.4	20.9	34.3
2015	411	n/a	n/a	32.4
2016	401	20.0	20.0	36.9
2017	384	19.5	19.6	33.3
2018	381	20.5	18.5	35.7
2019	376	19.9	18.8	30.6
2020	397	17.9	22.1	32.7
2021	397	17.4	22.7	n/a
2022	400	18.9	21.1	n/a
2023	391	18.9	20.6	22.8

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 School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,915
2022	$9,546
2023	$11,177

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 238^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 62^nd of 1596 Elementary schools	10.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)	75.9	85.5	9.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lexington Local)	81.7	87.9	6.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)	81.9	88.9	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lexington Local)	82.4	90.7	8.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)	100	97.1	2.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lexington Local)	89.7	84.4	5.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)	92.9	87.7	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington Local)	82.9	73.1	9.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	376	391	4%
African American	4	9	125%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	8	12	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	331	347	4.8%
Two or More Races	30	21	30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.6%	22.8%	7.8%

Schools Near Central Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)						Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Total
Central Elementary School	Public	2-3	124 Frederick St	Lexington	44904	Richland County	Lexington Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 884-1308	391	19	20.6	22.8%	347 (88.7%)	9 (2.3%)	12 (3.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.4%)								(n/a)			75.9						85.6						$11,177
Western Elementary School	Public	K-3	385 W Main St	Lexington	44904	Richland County	Lexington Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 884-2765	366	18	20.3	13.7%	326 (89.1%)	6 (1.6%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (7.1%)								(n/a)															$9,662
Malabar Intermediate School	Public	3-6	205 W Cook Rd	Mansfield	44907	Richland County	Mansfield City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 525-6374	762	44	17.3		386 (50.7%)	206 (27.0%)	33 (4.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	134 (17.6%)	17.5	1286^th of 1577 public elementary schools	18.5%		22.8	1235^th of 1596 public elementary schools	22.6%	51	43.8		15.0	45.0	31.3	21.8			32.1	40.6	46.0	27.9			$11,965
Woodland Elementary School	Public	K-2	460 Davis Rd	Mansfield	44907	Richland County	Mansfield City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 525-6325	202	13	15.5		89 (44.1%)	64 (31.7%)	7 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (20.8%)								(n/a)															$15,329
Bellville Elementary School	Public	K-5	195 School St	Bellville	44813	Richland County	Clear Fork Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 886-3244	414	26	15.8	28.0%	380 (91.8%)	5 (1.2%)	11 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	14 (3.4%)	82.9	235^th of 1577 public elementary schools	85.1%		79.7	332^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	79.2%	97	89.2		82.7	95.2	77.0				81.3	82.3	78.4				$10,717
Mansfield Spanish Immersion School	Public	K-8	240 Euclid Ave	Mansfield	44903	Richland County	Mansfield City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 525-6321	209	19	10.8		128 (61.2%)	22 (10.5%)	30 (14.4%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (12.9%)	85.3	169^th of 1577 public elementary schools	89.3%		80.3	317^th of 1596 public elementary schools	80.1%	148	80.0	100.0	85.0	85.2	76.0	60.0	76.5		94.7	93.8	88.0	93.8	94.1	86.7	$16,467
The Richland School of Academic Arts	Public, Charter	K-8	1456 Park Ave W	Mansfield	44906	Richland County	The Richland School of Academic Arts	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(877) 644-6338	357	27	13.2		171 (47.9%)	118 (33.1%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	62 (17.4%)	38.7	1050^th of 1577 public elementary schools	33.4%		40.4	1048^th of 1596 public elementary schools	34.3%	2	34.2	64.0	63.4	55.8	31.6	25.0	41.9	63.6	58.5	60.5	76.3	36.1	77.4	75.0	$8,186
Madison South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	700 S Illinois Ave	Mansfield	44907	Richland County	Madison Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 522-4319	522	34	16.0	68.8%	413 (79.1%)	41 (7.9%)	21 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.8%)	27.8	1163^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	26.3%		24	1216^th of 1596 public elementary schools	23.8%	53			48.1	49.2					51.9	39.7					$11,061
Stingel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	426 Shelby Ontario Rd	Ontario	44906	Richland County	Ontario Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 529-4955	937	40	23.4		809 (86.3%)	27 (2.9%)	19 (2.0%)	14 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (7.3%)	79.9	317^th of 1577 public elementary schools	79.9%		79.8	327^th of 1596 public elementary schools	79.5%	10	82.6		74.2	79.7	71.2	100.0			82.6	68.0	91.7				$7,780
Foundation Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1050 Wyandotte Ave	Mansfield	44906	Richland County	Foundation Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 526-9540	460	23	20.0		216 (47.0%)	149 (32.4%)	14 (3.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (17.2%)	15.3	1321^st of 1577 public elementary schools	16.2%		18.1	1276^th of 1596 public elementary schools	20.1%	45	40.0	37.5	44.2	25.0	33.3	11.8	25.0	4.2	25.5	35.4	46.7	20.6	46.9	25.0	$9,206

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary School

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 391 students attended Central Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Central Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eastern Elementary School
Middle : Lexington Junior High School
High : Lexington High School

What is the racial makeup of Central Elementary School?

Students at Central Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What district is Central Elementary School in?

Lexington Local

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