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Central Elementary School (Closed 2016)

389 E Jackson St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 179 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 68%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
(14-15)
45-49%
64%
(14-15)
55-59%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IN state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
179 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Central Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Martinsville Schools.

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