Serving 556 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 556 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#387 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
3%
33%
White
81%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Elementary School's ranking?
Central Elementary School is ranked #387 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Central Elementary School often compared to?
Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewater Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
556 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Central Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District.
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