Central Elementary School serves 233 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
233 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
65%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
233 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Central Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Iron Mountain 51±¬ÁÏs.
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