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Center Elementary School (Closed 2023)

601 E Hawkins
Center, MO 63436
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Center Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
(15-16)
60-64%
48%
(15-16)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)
2%
6%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
16%
White
(15-16)
98%
72%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% MO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% MO state average).
How many students attend Center Elementary School?
152 students attend Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Center Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center Elementary School?
Center Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Center Elementary School offer ?
Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Center Elementary School part of?
Center Elementary School is part of Ralls County R-II School District.

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