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 328 students. The school is part of the Idabel School District, which is ranked 291 out of 342 districts in Oklahoma and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Central Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 51% of 3rd graders, 51% of 4th graders, and 39% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 51%, 47%, and 46%, respectively. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, with 36% of 3rd graders, 30% of 4th graders, and 34% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding the standards, compared to the state averages of 38%, 40%, and 37%. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 93.9% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to its underperformance.

When compared to nearby schools, Central Elementary School's performance is mixed. It performs better than some schools, such as Idabel Primary South Elementary School, which is in the same district and has similar demographics. However, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Holly Creek Public School and Lukfata Public School, which are located within a 10-mile radius and serve more advantaged populations. Analyzing the school's performance trends over time and leveraging its strengths in certain subgroups could provide valuable insights and opportunities for improvement.

Detail:

Public 2-5

206 Southeast F Avenue
Idabel, OK 74745-4745

(580) 286-5346

District: Idabel

SchoolDigger Rank:
335^th of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,421

Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Idabel Middle School
High:	Idabel High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 328

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:

31.1%

African American:

25.9%

White:

19.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks worse than 86.1% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.59. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Central Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: two or more races (31.1%), African American (25.9%), White (19.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Central Elementary School employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 138^th of 144 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
2009	28.92	701^st	840	16.5%
2010	37.39	623^rd	845	26.3%
2011	45.78	536^th	846	36.6%
2015	50.23	513^th	957	46.4%
2016	42.81	311^th	498	37.6%
2017	35.13	291^st	407	28.5%
2018	27.84	341^st	406	16.0%
2019	25.93	333^rd	411	19.0%
2021	33.75	449^th	646	30.5%
2022	44.67	174^th	323	46.1%
2023	37.00	182^nd	276	34.1%
2024	21.59	335^th	389	13.9%

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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	29^th	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	245^th	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	9^th	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.

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	Total
1988	261	182	3	1	84	n/a	n/a	531
1989	287	164	2	1	83	n/a	n/a	537
1990	273	184	3	1	78	n/a	n/a	539
1991	274	191	2	0	103	n/a	n/a	570
1992	252	183	1	4	84	n/a	n/a	524
1993	172	138	0	3	73	n/a	n/a	386
1994	157	130	0	8	52	n/a	n/a	347
1995	143	116	0	11	52	n/a	n/a	322
1996	143	116	0	11	52	n/a	n/a	322
1997	138	119	0	9	51	n/a	n/a	317
1998	133	145	0	9	53	n/a	n/a	340
1999	124	161	0	13	48	n/a	n/a	346
2000	121	152	0	13	50	n/a	n/a	336
2001	138	145	0	22	62	n/a	n/a	367
2002	140	120	3	27	69	n/a	n/a	359
2003	140	120	3	27	69	n/a	n/a	359
2004	101	108	0	33	77	n/a	n/a	319
2005	82	106	0	28	77	n/a	n/a	293
2006	93	85	2	35	74	n/a	n/a	289
2007	89	98	2	37	63	n/a	n/a	289
2008	75	106	2	31	54	n/a	n/a	268
2009	64	115	0	31	67	n/a	n/a	277
2010	65	92	0	33	69	n/a	n/a	259
2011	63	99	1	34	72	0	0	269
2012	69	86	2	35	59	8	1	260
2013	64	70	3	36	33	3	22	231
2014	67	66	2	37	29	5	27	233
2015	65	80	1	48	30	16	64	304
2016	68	87	0	61	22	11	73	322
2017	64	104	0	62	26	11	73	340
2018	61	103	0	68	35	10	86	363
2019	58	105	0	61	39	11	84	358
2020	51	104	1	60	37	12	96	361
2021	61	97	0	61	31	15	81	346
2022	63	107	0	38	70	19	37	334
2023	65	83	2	57	30	21	72	330
2024	64	85	2	54	3	18	102	328

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
2024	328	22.0	14.9	93.9

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
2024	328	22.0	14.9	93.9

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	$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 333^rd of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 182^nd 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)	49	37	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Idabel)	49	37	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	39	29	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)	41	48	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Idabel)	41	48	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Central Elementary School)	23	24	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Idabel)	23	24	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	30	23	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)	25	19	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Idabel)	25	19	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	30	27	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	358	330	7.8%
African American	105	83	21%
American Indian	39	30	23.1%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	61	57	6.6%
Pacific Islander	11	21	90.9%
White	58	65	12.1%
Two or More Races	84	72	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.9%	89.4%	4.5%

Schools Near Central Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)				OSTP Mathematics (2024)						OSTP Science (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	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Central Elementary School	Public	2-5	206 Southeast F Avenue	Idabel	74745	McCurtain County	Idabel	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 286-5346	328	22	14.9	93.9%	64 (19.5%)	85 (25.9%)	54 (16.5%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	18 (5.5%)	102 (31.1%)	21.6	335^th of 389 public elementary schools	13.9%		37	182^nd of 276 public elementary schools	34.1%	153	51.0	51.0	39.0		36.0	30.0	34.0					$12,421
Idabel Primary South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1212 East Tyler Drive	Idabel	74745	McCurtain County	Idabel	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 286-4400	261	17	15.4	92.3%	70 (26.8%)	47 (18.0%)	58 (22.2%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.6%)	9 (3.4%)	63 (24.1%)								(n/a)												$11,747
Denison Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	3001 East Washington	Idabel	74745	McCurtain County	Denison	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 286-3319	297	21	14.1	76.8%	135 (45.5%)	16 (5.4%)	30 (10.1%)	2 (0.7%)	53 (17.8%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (20.5%)	75.7	68^th of 389 public elementary schools	82.5%					(n/a)					78.0	76.0	36.0			58.0		$10,592
Holly Creek Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	401 Holly Creek Road	Broken Bow	74728	McCurtain County	Holly Creek	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 420-6968	229	13	17.8	72.1%	121 (52.8%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (7.4%)	1 (0.4%)	48 (21.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (17.9%)	80	49^th of 389 public elementary schools	87.4%		63.9	82^nd of 276 public elementary schools	70.3%	33			59.0		68.0	69.0		54.0	66.0			$11,671
Forest Grove Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	1941 Forst Grove Rd	Garvin	74736	McCurtain County	Forest Grove	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 286-3961	163	12	13.4	100.0%	70 (42.9%)	9 (5.5%)	19 (11.7%)	3 (1.8%)	43 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (11.7%)								(n/a)												$15,119
Lukfata Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	1685 Old Broken Bow HWY	Broken Bow	74728	McCurtain County	Lukfata	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 584-6834	370	24	15.3	74.1%	163 (44.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (23.5%)	3 (0.8%)	59 (15.9%)	71.5	90^th of 389 public elementary schools	76.9%		67.1	75^th of 276 public elementary schools	72.8%	15		69.0	71.0	63.0			46.0				38.0	$10,305
Dierks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	108 West Fifth Street	Broken Bow	74728	McCurtain County	Broken Bow	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 584-2765	385	21	18.7	84.9%	112 (29.1%)	21 (5.5%)	46 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (17.4%)	30 (7.8%)	109 (28.3%)								(n/a)												$9,667
Haworth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	605 N Elm Street	Haworth	74740	McCurtain County	Haworth	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 245-1460	192	16	11.8	100.0%	102 (53.1%)	14 (7.3%)	9 (4.7%)	1 (0.5%)	42 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (12.5%)								(n/a)						42.0						$13,764
Bennett Elementary School	Public	3-5	108 West Fifth Street	Broken Bow	74728	McCurtain County	Broken Bow	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 584-6440	276	19	14.6	89.1%	81 (29.3%)	17 (6.2%)	41 (14.9%)	1 (0.4%)	49 (17.8%)	24 (8.7%)	62 (22.5%)	29.5	302^nd of 389 public elementary schools	22.4%		31.6	208^th of 276 public elementary schools	24.6%	94	54.0	58.0	36.0		35.0	51.0	27.0					$9,598
Glover Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	701 Lavender Rd	Broken Bow	74728	McCurtain County	Glover	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 420-3232	64	4	15.6	100.0%	37 (57.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (25.0%)								(n/a)												$13,188

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary School

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 328 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 : Idabel Middle School
High : Idabel High School

What district is Central Elementary School in?

Idabel

What is the racial makeup of Central Elementary School?

Students at Central Elementary School are 31% Two or more races, 26% African American, 20% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% Pacific Islander.

Is Central Elementary School a good school?

Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.9% of Oklahoma elementary schools.

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