Central

The Central school district in Oklahoma serves students from elementary through high school, with two schools in the area - Central Elementary School and Central High School. While Central High School has shown steady improvement in its state-wide ranking, reaching a 4-star rating, Central Elementary School has faced a concerning decline in its performance, dropping from a 2-star to a 2-star rating over the past few years.

The data reveals that Central Elementary School serves a relatively low-income student population, with 65.81% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Central High School has a slightly lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 55.21%. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the challenges faced by the elementary school and could be an important consideration in developing targeted support and interventions.

The per-student spending also varies significantly between the two schools, with Central High School spending $10,602 per student, compared to $7,623 per student at Central Elementary School. This raises questions about the Central district's resource allocation and whether it is effectively addressing the needs of both school levels.