Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public school in Moundsville, West Virginia, serving 279 students in grades 3-5. The school is part of the Marshall County Schools district, which is ranked 20 out of 55 districts in the state.

While Central Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.47%) compared to the state average, its academic performance lags behind both the district and state. The school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 54.1% in 2023-2024, lower than the 61.9% district average and 53.2% state average. Central Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of West Virginia elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance varies across student subgroups, with multi-racial students performing relatively well but African American, Hispanic, and special education students struggling.

Compared to nearby schools like Hilltop Elementary, Central Elementary underperforms on state assessments. However, the school's small student-teacher ratio of 10.7 could be an opportunity to provide more personalized attention and support. Addressing the needs of underperforming student subgroups and exploring strategies to improve overall academic achievement could be key focus areas for the school and district.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 750 Tomlinson Ave
       Moundsville, WV  26041-2156


(304) 843-4425

District: Marshall County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
263rd of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,782 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Moundsville Middle School
High:    John Marshall High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Two or more races:
4.3%
Hispanic:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks worse than 71.5% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Marshall County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 10.7, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Marshall County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $16,782, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Marshall County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 263rd of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Marshall County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall County Schools 20th of 55 West Virginia 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 WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 21.65 380th 420 9.5%
2010 22.59 389th 427 8.9%
2011 25.42 368th 426 13.6%
2012 33.00 327th 426 23.2%
2013 31.46 340th 428 20.6%
2014 38.07 293rd 422 30.6%
2015 27.97 341st 408 16.4%
2016 22.06 350th 402 12.9%
2017 19.08 374th 399 6.3%
2018 21.61 352nd 392 10.2%
2019 27.86 306th 383 20.1%
2021 37.99 245th 380 35.5%
2022 34.35 261st 375 30.4%
2023 29.75 286th 368 22.3%
2024 33.66 263rd 368 28.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 61.74 52nd 218 76.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 38.95 237th 377 37.1%
2018 41.70 151st 258 41.5%
2019 35.39 126th 185 31.9%
2023 42.74 108th 180 40.0%
2024 36.55 122nd 183 33.3%
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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 WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.64 351st 382 8.1%
2018 29.36 307th 368 16.6%
2021 46.79 177th 335 47.2%
2022 42.69 201st 347 42.1%
2023 41.40 207th 333 37.8%
2024 45.85 178th 336 47.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 18.77 362nd 381 5.0%
2018 16.07 358th 366 2.2%
2019 26.18 286th 339 15.6%
2021 28.87 254th 322 21.1%
2022 24.66 272nd 325 16.3%
2023 25.20 267th 317 15.8%
2024 30.75 248th 316 21.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.73 39th 146 73.3%
2022 49.17 71st 154 53.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 24.64 341st 382 10.7%
2018 33.28 277th 364 23.9%
2019 32.22 249th 338 26.3%
2021 47.08 166th 333 50.2%
2022 42.88 181st 330 45.2%
2023 35.15 229th 322 28.9%
2024 35.12 235th 325 27.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.35 156th 187 16.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 23.22 129th 156 17.3%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 17.38 360th 382 5.8%
2018 19.51 352nd 374 5.9%
2019 26.86 307th 373 17.7%
2021 34.49 259th 376 31.1%
2022 31.06 282nd 373 24.4%
2023 30.50 282nd 366 23.0%
2024 34.29 264th 367 28.1%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia 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: West Virginia 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
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 337 337
1990 342 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1991 318 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1992 305 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1993 282 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1994 269 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1995 234 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1996 234 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1997 248 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1998 229 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1999 213 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2000 206 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2001 197 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2002 165 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2003 165 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2004 171 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2005 139 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2006 145 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2007 156 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2008 160 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2009 342 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2010 329 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 336
2011 332 4 1 3 0 0 1 0 341
2012 295 3 0 2 0 0 3 0 303
2013 261 3 0 9 0 0 3 0 276
2014 288 2 0 1 0 0 6 0 297
2015 266 4 0 5 0 0 5 0 280
2016 291 2 0 4 0 0 6 0 303
2017 290 2 0 1 0 0 12 0 305
2018 280 1 2 0 0 0 11 0 294
2019 266 3 4 1 0 0 10 0 284
2020 276 2 6 2 0 0 6 0 292
2021 276 2 4 2 0 0 11 0 295
2022 283 1 4 4 0 0 13 0 305
2023 258 2 1 6 0 0 12 0 279

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
1989 337 21.5 15.6 n/a
1990 345 22.5 15.3 27
1991 318 21.0 15.1 30.8
1992 306 18.0 17.0 39.5
1993 284 16.0 17.8 46.5
1994 271 18.3 14.8 52
1995 238 17.2 13.8 61.8
1996 238 17.2 13.8 61.8
1997 251 17.2 14.6 66.5
1998 231 18.7 12.4 67.5
1999 214 15.2 14.1 81.8
2000 212 22.8 9.3 85.4
2001 202 18.7 10.8 83.2
2002 167 11.9 14.0 78.4
2003 167 11.9 14.0 78.4
2004 176 9.4 18.7 89.2
2005 141 9.4 15.0 68.1
2006 150 11.7 12.8 80
2007 158 11.7 13.5 81
2008 162 12.7 12.8 72.2
2009 346 22.5 15.4 61
2010 336 21.0 16.0 63.7
2011 341 20.1 16.9 67.2
2012 303 22.0 13.7 69.6
2013 276 20.8 13.2 67.4
2014 297 22.3 13.3 n/a
2015 280 22.0 12.7 54.6
2016 303 23.0 13.1 67.7
2017 305 22.9 13.2 59.3
2018 294 23.5 12.4 69.7
2019 284 24.3 11.6 65.8
2020 292 26.0 11.2 64
2021 295 25.4 11.5 64.1
2022 305 25.3 12.0 n/a
2023 279 25.9 10.7 n/a

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
1989 337 21.5 15.6 n/a
1990 345 22.5 15.3 27
1991 318 21.0 15.1 30.8
1992 306 18.0 17.0 39.5
1993 284 16.0 17.8 46.5
1994 271 18.3 14.8 52
1995 238 17.2 13.8 61.8
1996 238 17.2 13.8 61.8
1997 251 17.2 14.6 66.5
1998 231 18.7 12.4 67.5
1999 214 15.2 14.1 81.8
2000 212 22.8 9.3 85.4
2001 202 18.7 10.8 83.2
2002 167 11.9 14.0 78.4
2003 167 11.9 14.0 78.4
2004 176 9.4 18.7 89.2
2005 141 9.4 15.0 68.1
2006 150 11.7 12.8 80
2007 158 11.7 13.5 81
2008 162 12.7 12.8 72.2
2009 346 22.5 15.4 61
2010 336 21.0 16.0 63.7
2011 341 20.1 16.9 67.2
2012 303 22.0 13.7 69.6
2013 276 20.8 13.2 67.4
2014 297 22.3 13.3 n/a
2015 280 22.0 12.7 54.6
2016 303 23.0 13.1 67.7
2017 305 22.9 13.2 59.3
2018 294 23.5 12.4 69.7
2019 284 24.3 11.6 65.8
2020 292 26.0 11.2 64
2021 295 25.4 11.5 64.1
2022 305 25.3 12.0 n/a
2023 279 25.9 10.7 n/a

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 $2,180 (13.0%) $14,602 (87.0%) $16,782

Data source: West Virginia 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 306th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 286th of 368 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)5857.8
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marshall County Schools)60.363.4
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)44.436.6
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County Schools)52.347.2
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)37.834.1
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County Schools)40.648.9
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)40.834.1
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County Schools)46.149.3
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)16.317.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County Schools)31.427.6
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)26.333.7
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County Schools)41.540.1
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary School)1517.8
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Marshall County Schools)25.925.4
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students284279
 1.8%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic16
 500%
Pacific Islander00
White266258
 3%
Two or More Races1012
 20%


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Central Elementary School ranks 263rd of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Central Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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

Middle : Moundsville Middle School
High : John Marshall High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 279 students attended Central Elementary School.


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

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