Central Elementary School

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Central Elementary School ranks 62 nd of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Rockingham School District in Bellows Falls, Vermont. The school has a student population of 194 as of the 2022-2023 school year, with a predominantly White student body.

While Central Elementary School has consistently ranked in the lower half of Vermont elementary schools, it faces several challenges. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally below the state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 39.39% in English Language Arts and 24.24% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 48.91% and 37.19%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 54.64% during the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Central Elementary School to the nearby Saxton River Elementary School, also part of the Rockingham School District, there are notable differences. Saxton River Elementary has consistently ranked higher in the statewide rankings, with a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and a lower student-teacher ratio. This comparison highlights the need for Central Elementary School to address its challenges and implement strategies to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

50 School Street Extension
Bellows Falls, VT 05101-1497

(802) 463-4346

District: Rockingham School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
62^nd of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 180

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks worse than 54.9% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.43. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.7%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 12.6. (See more...)

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Finance

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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 62^nd of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the 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	VT State Percentile
2006	37.89	126^th	184	31.5%
2007	13.75	181^st	189	4.2%
2008	29.65	157^th	193	18.7%
2009	27.93	160^th	189	15.3%
2010	41.40	126^th	189	33.3%
2011	34.68	137^th	189	27.5%
2012	38.28	127^th	187	32.1%
2013	44.08	120^th	187	35.8%
2014	52.98	83^rd	167	50.3%
2015	36.54	117^th	176	33.5%
2016	42.79	97^th	169	42.6%
2017	47.31	87^th	169	48.5%
2022	35.28	87^th	133	34.6%
2023	41.43	62^nd	113	45.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	35.20	39^th	61	36.1%
2023	48.53	23^rd	44	47.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	63.37	13^th	46	71.7%
2022	34.38	42^nd	62	32.3%
2023	42.85	23^rd	46	50.0%

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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	38.45	85^th	117	27.4%
2021	20.38	131^st	147	10.9%
2022	33.58	100^th	145	31.0%

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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency 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: Vermont Agency 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	276	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
1989	332	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	334
1990	286	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	288
1991	233	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
1992	239	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
1993	240	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
1994	238	1	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	245
1995	224	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
1996	224	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
1997	219	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
1998	211	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
1999	190	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
2000	189	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
2001	164	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
2002	181	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
2003	181	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
2004	163	6	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
2005	160	11	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	175
2006	190	12	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
2007	181	11	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	201
2008	192	8	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	7	213
2009	183	11	1	0	0	0	6	0	201
2010	193	8	1	0	0	0	6	0	208
2011	186	1	1	1	0	0	7	0	196
2012	187	0	1	0	0	0	8	0	196
2013	209	2	1	1	0	0	12	0	225
2014	238	1	0	1	0	0	11	0	251
2015	216	3	0	2	0	0	5	0	226
2016	227	1	2	1	0	0	8	0	239
2017	203	1	3	1	0	0	8	0	216
2018	233	5	3	1	0	0	6	0	248
2019	219	4	5	3	0	0	0	0	231
2020	211	9	4	12	0	0	0	0	236
2021	172	2	3	10	0	0	7	0	194
2022	174	2	4	12	0	0	7	0	199
2023	171	1	1	11	0	0	10	0	194
2024	165	0	0	10	0	0	5	0	180

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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	277	12.0	23.0	105.1
1989	334	18.0	18.5	n/a
1990	288	18.0	16.0	n/a
1991	235	17.3	13.5	n/a
1992	241	15.1	15.9	n/a
1993	242	15.1	16.0	n/a
1994	245	17.4	14.1	n/a
1995	229	15.8	14.5	40.2
1996	229	15.8	14.5	40.2
1997	222	17.5	12.7	30.2
1998	212	16.3	13.0	n/a
1999	192	17.3	11.1	n/a
2000	195	17.5	11.1	n/a
2001	170	17.9	9.5	37.6
2002	188	21.5	8.7	45.2
2003	188	21.5	8.7	45.2
2004	172	21.3	8.1	50
2005	175	20.0	8.8	49.1
2006	207	30.0	6.9	51.7
2007	201	38.0	5.3	45.8
2008	213	19.1	11.2	52.4
2009	201	20.0	10.1	56.7
2010	208	20.2	10.3	62
2011	196	21.2	9.2	64.8
2012	196	16.4	11.9	64.8
2013	225	19.7	11.4	60.9
2014	251	18.2	13.7	67.7
2015	226	13.0	17.3	65.9
2016	239	13.0	18.3	64
2017	216	12.7	17.0	59.3
2018	248	13.7	18.1	61.3
2019	231	19.7	11.7	53.7
2020	236	12.9	18.2	50
2021	194	10.2	19.0	47.4
2022	199	13.2	15.0	50.8
2023	194	9.2	21.0	54.6
2024	180	14.2	12.6	67.2

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	277	12.0	23.0	105.1
1989	334	18.0	18.5	n/a
1990	288	18.0	16.0	n/a
1991	235	17.3	13.5	n/a
1992	241	15.1	15.9	n/a
1993	242	15.1	16.0	n/a
1994	245	17.4	14.1	n/a
1995	229	15.8	14.5	40.2
1996	229	15.8	14.5	40.2
1997	222	17.5	12.7	30.2
1998	212	16.3	13.0	n/a
1999	192	17.3	11.1	n/a
2000	195	17.5	11.1	n/a
2001	170	17.9	9.5	37.6
2002	188	21.5	8.7	45.2
2003	188	21.5	8.7	45.2
2004	172	21.3	8.1	50
2005	175	20.0	8.8	49.1
2006	207	30.0	6.9	51.7
2007	201	38.0	5.3	45.8
2008	213	19.1	11.2	52.4
2009	201	20.0	10.1	56.7
2010	208	20.2	10.3	62
2011	196	21.2	9.2	64.8
2012	196	16.4	11.9	64.8
2013	225	19.7	11.4	60.9
2014	251	18.2	13.7	67.7
2015	226	13.0	17.3	65.9
2016	239	13.0	18.3	64
2017	216	12.7	17.0	59.3
2018	248	13.7	18.1	61.3
2019	231	19.7	11.7	53.7
2020	236	12.9	18.2	50
2021	194	10.2	19.0	47.4
2022	199	13.2	15.0	50.8
2023	194	9.2	21.0	54.6
2024	180	14.2	12.6	67.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	231	194	16%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	3	11	266.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	219	171	21.9%
Two or More Races	0	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.7%	54.6%	1%

Schools Near Central Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2023)					VTCAP Mathematics (2023)					VTCAP Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	VTCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	50 School Street Extension	Bellows Falls	05101	Windham County	Rockingham School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 463-4346	180	14	12.6	67.2%	165 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	41.4	62^nd of 113 public elementary schools	45.1%		35.3	87^th of 133 public elementary schools	34.6%	25	39.4	65.5				24.2	31.0						$00	$00	$00
Saxton River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	15 School Street	Saxtons River	05154	Windham County	Rockingham School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 869-2637	78	9	9.0	53.8%	68 (87.2%)	2 (2.6%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.4%)								(n/a)		57.1					28.6						$00	$00	$00
Westminster Schools	Public	PK, KG-6	301 School Street	Westminster	05158	Windham County	Westminster School District	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(802) 722-3241	179	21	8.6	55.9%	160 (89.4%)	2 (1.1%)	8 (4.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.5%)								(n/a)				23.1					23.1				$00	$00	$00
Grafton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	58 School Street	Grafton	05146	Windham County	Athens Grafton School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 843-2495	38	5	7.3	65.8%	32 (84.2%)	1 (2.6%)	5 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Putney Central School	Public	PK, KG-8	182 Westminster Road	Putney	05346	Windham County	Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 387-5521	192	19	10.3	43.2%	158 (82.3%)	5 (2.6%)	11 (5.7%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.3%)	76.6	15^th of 113 public elementary schools	86.7%		63.7	41^st of 133 public elementary schools	69.2%	26	52.9			82.4	100.0	31.3			76.5	83.3	61.5	100.0
Union Street School	Public	3-5	43 Union Street	Springfield	05156	Windsor County	Springfield School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 885-5155	256	20	13.0	63.7%	227 (88.7%)	3 (1.2%)	9 (3.5%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	18.2	104^th of 113 public elementary schools	8.0%		18.2	120^th of 133 public elementary schools	9.8%	16	30.5					11.0					35.2
Chester Andover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	72 Main Street	Chester	05143	Windsor County	Green Mountain Unified School District #77	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 875-2108	282	25	11.2	59.2%	243 (86.2%)	3 (1.1%)	28 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	35.2	76^th of 113 public elementary schools	32.7%		35.2	88^th of 133 public elementary schools	33.8%	12	40.0	56.8	23.1	53.6		28.6	29.7	38.5	57.1		23.1
Elm Hill School	Public	PK, KG-2	10 Hoover Street	Springfield	05156	Windsor County	Springfield School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 885-5154	370	22	17.0	70.5%	316 (85.4%)	4 (1.1%)	32 (8.6%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)								(n/a)													$16,580	$1,612	$14,968
Townshend Village School	Public	PK, KG-5	66 Common Road	Townshend	05353	Windham County	West River Valley Union Education District #72A	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 365-7506	94	8	11.7	50.0%	85 (90.4%)	3 (3.2%)	5 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)											73.3
Windham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5940 Windham Hill Road	Windham	05359	Windham County	Windham School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 874-4159	16	1	15.8	43.8%	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$16,040	$00	$16,040

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary School

Is Central Elementary School a good school?

Central Elementary School ranks 62^nd of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Central Elementary School?

Students at Central Elementary School are 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 180 students attended Central Elementary School.

What district is Central Elementary School in?

Rockingham School District

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