Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Idabel, Oklahoma, serving grades 2-5 with a total enrollment of 330 students. The school is part of the Idabel School District, which is ranked 234 out of 295 districts in Oklahoma and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary School has a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of African American (25.15%), Hispanic (17.27%), and Native American (9.09%) students. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, with 37% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, on par with the Idabel district average but higher than the state average. However, in 5th-grade Mathematics, only 19% of students were proficient or better, lower than the state average of 27%. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 87.13% to 89.60% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, Central Elementary School generally performs on par or slightly better than the Idabel district average, but lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the surrounding area, such as Lukfata Public School and Holly Creek Public School, which have consistently higher academic achievement and state rankings. Despite the challenges, Central Elementary School has shown some areas of strength, particularly in the performance of specific student subgroups, and with targeted interventions and support, the school may be able to improve its overall academic performance and better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 2-5

 206 Southeast F Avenue
       Idabel, OK  74745-4745


(580) 286-5346

District: Idabel

SchoolDigger Rank:
182nd of 276 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,421 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Idabel Middle School
High:    Idabel High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  330

Racial breakdown:

African American:
25.2%
Two or more races:
21.8%
White:
19.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks worse than 65.9% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Central Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (25.2%), two or more races (21.8%), White (19.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $12,421.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Idabel:

SchoolDigger ranks Idabel 234th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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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 OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 28.92 701st 840 16.5%
2010 37.39 623rd 845 26.3%
2011 45.78 536th 846 36.6%
2015 50.23 513th 957 46.4%
2016 42.81 311th 498 37.6%
2017 35.13 291st 407 28.5%
2018 27.84 341st 406 16.0%
2019 25.93 333rd 411 19.0%
2021 33.75 449th 646 30.5%
2022 44.67 174th 323 46.1%
2023 37.00 182nd 276 34.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.47 29th 51 43.1%
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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 OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.22 245th 506 51.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.02 9th 24 62.5%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State 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.

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Data source: Oklahoma State 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 261 182 3 1 84 n/a n/a 0 531
1989 287 164 2 1 83 n/a n/a 0 537
1990 273 184 3 1 78 n/a n/a 0 539
1991 274 191 2 0 103 n/a n/a 0 570
1992 252 183 1 4 84 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 172 138 0 3 73 n/a n/a 0 386
1994 157 130 0 8 52 n/a n/a 0 347
1995 143 116 0 11 52 n/a n/a 0 322
1996 143 116 0 11 52 n/a n/a 0 322
1997 138 119 0 9 51 n/a n/a 0 317
1998 133 145 0 9 53 n/a n/a 0 340
1999 124 161 0 13 48 n/a n/a 0 346
2000 121 152 0 13 50 n/a n/a 0 336
2001 138 145 0 22 62 n/a n/a 0 367
2002 140 120 3 27 69 n/a n/a 0 359
2003 140 120 3 27 69 n/a n/a 0 359
2004 101 108 0 33 77 n/a n/a 0 319
2005 82 106 0 28 77 n/a n/a 0 293
2006 93 85 2 35 74 n/a n/a 0 289
2007 89 98 2 37 63 n/a n/a 0 289
2008 75 106 2 31 54 n/a n/a 0 268
2009 64 115 0 31 67 n/a n/a 0 277
2010 65 92 0 33 69 n/a n/a 0 259
2011 63 99 1 34 72 0 0 0 269
2012 69 86 2 35 59 8 1 0 260
2013 64 70 3 36 33 3 22 0 231
2014 67 66 2 37 29 5 27 0 233
2015 65 80 1 48 30 16 64 0 304
2016 68 87 0 61 22 11 73 0 322
2017 64 104 0 62 26 11 73 0 340
2018 61 103 0 68 35 10 86 0 363
2019 58 105 0 61 39 11 84 0 358
2020 51 104 1 60 37 12 96 0 361
2021 61 97 0 61 31 15 81 0 346
2022 63 107 0 38 70 19 37 0 334
2023 65 83 2 57 30 21 72 0 330

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 531 39.7 13.3 n/a
1989 537 39.0 13.7 n/a
1990 539 39.9 13.5 n/a
1991 570 39.9 14.2 n/a
1992 524 40.2 13.0 68.7
1993 386 29.7 13.0 95.1
1994 347 28.9 12.0 74.6
1995 322 28.3 11.4 73.9
1996 322 28.3 11.4 73.9
1997 317 28.3 11.2 71.3
1998 340 28.5 11.9 66.5
1999 346 28.7 12.1 82.7
2000 336 26.8 12.5 80.4
2001 367 26.3 14.0 78.2
2002 359 25.8 13.9 80.2
2003 359 25.8 13.9 80.2
2004 319 23.9 13.3 84.3
2005 293 23.5 12.5 85.7
2006 289 23.6 12.2 84.4
2007 289 22.0 13.1 85.8
2008 268 19.6 13.7 93.7
2009 277 20.3 13.6 98.2
2010 259 19.6 13.2 98.8
2011 269 18.1 14.8 90.7
2012 260 16.0 16.2 89.6
2013 231 13.6 16.9 90
2014 233 13.4 17.3 92.3
2015 304 19.0 16.0 90.8
2016 322 21.0 15.3 100
2017 340 21.0 16.1 100.6
2018 363 20.9 17.3 100
2019 358 21.2 16.8 93.9
2020 361 22.8 15.8 91.1
2021 346 23.1 14.9 89.6
2022 334 22.7 14.6 87.1
2023 330 23.2 14.1 89.4

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 531 39.7 13.3 n/a
1989 537 39.0 13.7 n/a
1990 539 39.9 13.5 n/a
1991 570 39.9 14.2 n/a
1992 524 40.2 13.0 68.7
1993 386 29.7 13.0 95.1
1994 347 28.9 12.0 74.6
1995 322 28.3 11.4 73.9
1996 322 28.3 11.4 73.9
1997 317 28.3 11.2 71.3
1998 340 28.5 11.9 66.5
1999 346 28.7 12.1 82.7
2000 336 26.8 12.5 80.4
2001 367 26.3 14.0 78.2
2002 359 25.8 13.9 80.2
2003 359 25.8 13.9 80.2
2004 319 23.9 13.3 84.3
2005 293 23.5 12.5 85.7
2006 289 23.6 12.2 84.4
2007 289 22.0 13.1 85.8
2008 268 19.6 13.7 93.7
2009 277 20.3 13.6 98.2
2010 259 19.6 13.2 98.8
2011 269 18.1 14.8 90.7
2012 260 16.0 16.2 89.6
2013 231 13.6 16.9 90
2014 233 13.4 17.3 92.3
2015 304 19.0 16.0 90.8
2016 322 21.0 15.3 100
2017 340 21.0 16.1 100.6
2018 363 20.9 17.3 100
2019 358 21.2 16.8 93.9
2020 361 22.8 15.8 91.1
2021 346 23.1 14.9 89.6
2022 334 22.7 14.6 87.1
2023 330 23.2 14.1 89.4

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 School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,584
2020 $8,096
2021 $9,968
2022 $10,699
2023 $12,421

Data source: Oklahoma 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 333rd of 411 Elementary schoolsRanks 182nd of 276 Elementary schools
 15.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Central Elementary School)4937
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Idabel)4937
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3929
 10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)4148
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Idabel)4148
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)4334
 9%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Central Elementary School)2324
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts I (Idabel)2324
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3023
 7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)2519
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Idabel)2519
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3027
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students358330
 7.8%
African American10583
 21%
American Indian3930
 23.1%
Asian02
Hispanic6157
 6.6%
Pacific Islander1121
 90.9%
White5865
 12.1%
Two or More Races8472
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.9%89.4%
 4.5%


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Central Elementary School ranks 182nd of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 330 students attended Central Elementary School.

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

Middle : Idabel Middle School
High : Idabel High School

Students at Central Elementary School are 25% African American, 22% Two or more races, 20% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% American Indian, 6% Pacific Islander.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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