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Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Albany, Oregon, with an enrollment of 120 students. The school is part of the Greater Albany Public School District 8J, which is ranked 67 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 32.6% of 3rd graders, 40.9% of 4th graders, and 40% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district averages of 41.3%, 38.2%, and 47.3%, respectively. The school's performance in Mathematics is even lower, with only 15.2% of 3rd graders, 18.2% of 4th graders, and 26.7% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the district's 35%, 34.1%, and 33.1%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students, Hispanic students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students all performing below the state average.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Greater Albany Public School District, Central Elementary School consistently underperforms. For example, Oak Grove Elementary School, which is 2.74 miles away, ranked 32 out of 710 Oregon elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year and had significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics across all grade levels. Similarly, North Albany Elementary School, which is 1.51 miles away, ranked 138 out of 710 Oregon elementary schools in the same year and outperformed Central Elementary School in most academic areas. Central Elementary School's performance has also been inconsistent over the years, with the school's ranking and rating fluctuating between the 2nd and 4th quartiles of Oregon elementary schools, suggesting the need for a more focused and sustained effort to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 336 9th Ave SW
       Albany, OR  97321-2493

(541) 967-4561

District: Greater Albany Public School District 8J

SchoolDigger Rank:
474th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,381 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Memorial Middle School
High:    West Albany High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  120

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.7%
Hispanic:
11.7%
Two or more races:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks worse than 66.8% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 5th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Greater Albany Public School District 8J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.7%), Hispanic (11.7%), two or more races (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 19.5. 7 elementary schools in the Greater Albany Public School District 8J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $19,381, which is the 4th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Greater Albany Public School District 8J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 474th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Greater Albany Public School District 8J:

SchoolDigger ranks Greater Albany Public School District 8J 67th of 140 Oregon 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 OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.96 186th 586 68.3%
2005 81.28 59th 629 90.6%
2006 68.86 179th 636 71.9%
2007 59.75 246th 652 62.3%
2008 68.70 177th 655 73.0%
2009 64.20 233rd 665 65.0%
2010 76.17 128th 674 81.0%
2011 66.05 215th 695 69.1%
2012 49.64 383rd 730 47.5%
2013 46.88 394th 707 44.3%
2014 42.97 428th 695 38.4%
2015 49.47 337th 706 52.3%
2016 55.43 291st 697 58.2%
2017 39.40 433rd 701 38.2%
2018 45.59 382nd 709 46.1%
2019 39.89 415th 705 41.1%
2022 67.07 189th 706 73.2%
2023 33.71 455th 706 35.6%
2024 32.06 474th 710 33.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.79 300th 481 37.6%
2024 48.77 118th 299 60.5%
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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 OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.92 354th 640 44.7%
2019 60.68 178th 597 70.2%
2022 67.41 187th 703 73.4%
2023 47.37 293rd 595 50.8%
2024 38.34 326th 523 37.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.60 323rd 681 52.6%
2019 51.92 298th 621 52.0%
2022 78.67 106th 646 83.6%
2023 38.12 391st 652 40.0%
2024 35.40 416th 658 36.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.15 406th 680 40.3%
2019 33.72 423rd 623 32.1%
2022 54.33 261st 654 60.1%
2023 28.65 482nd 665 27.5%
2024 30.99 457th 662 31.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.45 228th 475 52.0%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.63 407th 683 40.4%
2019 36.78 440th 662 33.5%
2022 53.56 278th 666 58.3%
2023 28.88 481st 656 26.7%
2024 32.23 458th 670 31.6%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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: Oregon 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 173 1 5 10 3 n/a n/a 0 192
1989 190 3 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 204
1990 211 1 6 10 2 n/a n/a 0 230
1991 217 1 6 15 3 n/a n/a 0 242
1992 252 0 2 16 4 n/a n/a 0 274
1993 239 6 2 18 3 n/a n/a 0 268
1994 247 0 2 16 5 n/a n/a 0 270
1995 213 2 2 19 6 n/a n/a 0 242
1996 213 2 2 19 6 n/a n/a 0 242
1997 211 1 2 19 3 n/a n/a 0 236
1998 198 2 5 16 4 n/a n/a 0 225
1999 190 5 2 14 2 n/a n/a 0 213
2000 186 5 3 13 4 n/a n/a 0 211
2001 181 5 4 14 4 n/a n/a 0 208
2002 186 4 2 27 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2003 186 4 2 27 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2004 175 4 4 25 1 n/a n/a 3 212
2005 170 5 1 28 0 n/a n/a 1 205
2006 188 5 1 25 2 n/a n/a 0 221
2007 175 4 6 22 3 n/a n/a 5 215
2008 178 5 4 19 1 n/a n/a 9 216
2009 156 6 4 14 1 n/a n/a 6 187
2010 167 2 0 8 1 n/a n/a 16 194
2011 168 1 0 13 0 0 10 0 192
2012 146 1 0 22 0 0 9 0 178
2013 131 2 0 13 0 0 11 0 157
2014 139 2 0 9 2 0 8 0 160
2015 132 0 0 11 0 0 8 0 151
2016 116 0 0 12 2 0 19 0 149
2017 115 0 0 15 1 0 16 0 147
2018 132 0 0 19 1 0 14 0 166
2019 109 3 0 16 1 0 12 1 142
2020 113 0 0 15 1 0 10 0 139
2021 94 1 0 8 1 0 7 0 111
2022 94 1 1 10 0 0 8 0 114
2023 92 0 1 14 1 0 12 0 120

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 192 10.2 18.8 19.8
1989 204 12.0 17.0 17.2
1990 230 11.5 20.0 28.3
1991 242 12.8 18.9 31.4
1992 274 9.0 30.4 29.2
1993 268 14.8 18.1 34.3
1994 270 13.8 19.6 41.1
1995 242 13.0 18.6 40.5
1996 242 13.0 18.6 40.5
1997 236 12.4 19.0 29.2
1998 225 10.8 20.8 29.8
1999 213 12.2 17.5 35.7
2000 211 9.6 22.0 30.3
2001 208 8.6 24.2 40.9
2002 219 9.5 23.1 47
2003 219 9.5 23.1 47
2004 212 9.3 22.8 41.6
2005 205 9.7 21.1 45.1
2006 221 9.0 24.6 42.1
2007 215 1.4 153.6 47.1
2008 216 11.0 19.6 49.3
2009 187 9.2 20.3 77.3
2010 194 7.8 24.8 58.4
2011 192 9.1 21.0 56.8
2012 178 8.2 21.4 55.6
2013 157 6.4 24.5 57.3
2014 160 7.5 21.3 54.4
2015 151 8.0 18.8 55
2016 149 8.0 18.6 49.7
2017 147 8.1 18.1 57.8
2018 166 7.8 21.1 59.6
2019 142 8.2 17.3 59.9
2020 139 8.8 15.7 60.4
2021 111 6.8 16.3 n/a
2022 114 8.3 13.7 n/a
2023 120 6.1 19.5 69.2

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 192 10.2 18.8 19.8
1989 204 12.0 17.0 17.2
1990 230 11.5 20.0 28.3
1991 242 12.8 18.9 31.4
1992 274 9.0 30.4 29.2
1993 268 14.8 18.1 34.3
1994 270 13.8 19.6 41.1
1995 242 13.0 18.6 40.5
1996 242 13.0 18.6 40.5
1997 236 12.4 19.0 29.2
1998 225 10.8 20.8 29.8
1999 213 12.2 17.5 35.7
2000 211 9.6 22.0 30.3
2001 208 8.6 24.2 40.9
2002 219 9.5 23.1 47
2003 219 9.5 23.1 47
2004 212 9.3 22.8 41.6
2005 205 9.7 21.1 45.1
2006 221 9.0 24.6 42.1
2007 215 1.4 153.6 47.1
2008 216 11.0 19.6 49.3
2009 187 9.2 20.3 77.3
2010 194 7.8 24.8 58.4
2011 192 9.1 21.0 56.8
2012 178 8.2 21.4 55.6
2013 157 6.4 24.5 57.3
2014 160 7.5 21.3 54.4
2015 151 8.0 18.8 55
2016 149 8.0 18.6 49.7
2017 147 8.1 18.1 57.8
2018 166 7.8 21.1 59.6
2019 142 8.2 17.3 59.9
2020 139 8.8 15.7 60.4
2021 111 6.8 16.3 n/a
2022 114 8.3 13.7 n/a
2023 120 6.1 19.5 69.2

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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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $15,094
2020 n/a n/a $14,049
2021 n/a n/a $18,581
2022 $1,500 (7.7%) $17,881 (92.3%) $19,381

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 415th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 455th of 706 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)36.426.8
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)42.835.7
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)27.314.6
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)42.732.9
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)33.353.5
 20.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)46.845.2
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)31.330.2
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)43.940.6
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)65.335
 30.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)55.546.5
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)46.925.6
 21.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)4035.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary School)3025
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)32.129.2
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students142120
 15.5%
African American30
 100%
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic1614
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White10992
 15.6%
Two or More Races1212
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.9%69.2%
 9.3%

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

Middle : Memorial Middle School
High : West Albany High School

Central Elementary School ranks 474th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Central Elementary School are 77% White, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 120 students attended Central Elementary School.


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