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Central Elementary School (Closed 2008)

409 Washington Avenue
Oxford, MS 38655
Central Elementary School serves 475 students in grades 5-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
475 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
47%
47%
White
45%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central Elementary School?
475 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Central Elementary School students are Black, 45% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Oxford School District.

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