Central Elementary

Summary:

Central Elementary is a public elementary school located in Belmont, California, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 437 students. The school is part of the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District, which is ranked 99 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20-33 elementary schools in California, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with 88.43% proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts/Literacy, 92.52% proficient or better in mathematics, and 81.94% proficient or better in science. Central Elementary also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking in the top 50 schools in California for female, Asian, White, and multi-racial students. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and has a low percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively affluent student population.

When compared to nearby schools, Central Elementary's academic performance is significantly higher than the Cipriani Elementary and Nesbit Elementary schools, which are also part of the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District. Central Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are 10-15 percentage points higher than Cipriani Elementary and 20-40 percentage points higher than Nesbit Elementary. The school's performance is also consistently superior to schools in the neighboring San Mateo-Foster City and San Carlos Elementary districts.


Detail:

Public K-5

 525 Middle Rd.
       Belmont, CA  94002-2130


(650) 637-4820

District: Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,089 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ralston Intermediate
High:    Carlmont High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.6 Help
Number of students:  436

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
39.9%
White:
29.1%
Two or more races:
23.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary ranks better than 99.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.95. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Central Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (39.9%), White (29.1%), two or more races (23.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 25.6. 3 elementary schools in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary is $11,089, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 20th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary 99th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 90.15 504th 4809 89.5%
2005 90.99 437th 4822 90.9%
2006 92.67 353rd 4818 92.7%
2007 94.11 280th 5113 94.5%
2008 92.01 369th 5113 92.8%
2009 94.04 229th 5193 95.6%
2010 92.56 294th 5314 94.5%
2011 92.72 267th 5377 95.0%
2012 89.99 422nd 5390 92.2%
2013 90.96 405th 5530 92.7%
2015 96.57 218th 5611 96.1%
2016 97.45 111th 5614 98.0%
2017 97.64 123rd 5692 97.8%
2018 97.69 92nd 5662 98.4%
2019 97.42 118th 5789 98.0%
2021 99.05 7th 1417 99.5%
2022 98.92 25th 5883 99.6%
2023 98.83 33rd 5874 99.4%
2024 98.95 20th 5862 99.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.46 54th 339 84.1%
2019 82.76 44th 445 90.1%
2022 85.07 45th 610 92.6%
2023 88.44 27th 669 96.0%
2024 86.40 51st 669 92.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.58 55th 5413 99.0%
2019 96.77 103rd 5492 98.1%
2021 98.05 18th 1267 98.6%
2022 97.34 113th 5635 98.0%
2023 97.68 80th 5617 98.6%
2024 98.87 9th 5605 99.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.06 113th 5431 97.9%
2019 96.87 132nd 5510 97.6%
2021 99.17 5th 1272 99.6%
2022 99.24 9th 5663 99.8%
2023 98.88 17th 5650 99.7%
2024 98.32 42nd 5636 99.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.10 236th 1071 78.0%
2019 71.85 330th 1149 71.3%
2022 85.55 44th 1154 96.2%
2023 83.73 63rd 1190 94.7%
2024 87.15 29th 1203 97.6%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.59 42nd 2737 98.5%
2019 89.02 126th 2834 95.6%
2022 92.60 41st 2726 98.5%
2023 90.90 75th 2662 97.2%
2024 91.97 47th 2647 98.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Saturday, October 1, 2016

Open Quote Central Elementary is a very well-run school with a vibrant family community and a good diversity of students. The teachers are very strong although there has been movement in the ranks lately, but this has been mitigated by overall strength of school leadership. The school benefits from strong school support groups (PTA & Schoolforce) who rally the student body parental corp to supplement any funding shortfalls and ensure that the students receive a well-rounded education. The extra-curricular programming does seem more oriented towards the arts, but there is demand to build out early-STEM programming as well. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Central Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 311 2 33 18 1 n/a n/a 0 365
1989 303 1 35 35 1 n/a n/a 0 375
1990 288 5 40 36 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1991 324 7 48 26 3 n/a n/a 0 408
1992 316 9 55 35 5 n/a n/a 0 420
1993 304 7 51 24 3 n/a n/a 0 389
1994 323 4 45 23 3 n/a n/a 0 398
1995 310 9 42 25 4 n/a n/a 0 390
1996 310 9 42 25 4 n/a n/a 0 390
1997 322 14 52 26 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1998 279 15 55 37 4 n/a n/a 0 390
1999 274 16 61 38 3 n/a n/a 0 392
2000 259 12 56 33 2 n/a n/a 0 362
2001 247 7 56 37 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2002 219 7 61 24 1 n/a n/a 0 312
2003 219 7 61 24 1 n/a n/a 0 312
2004 205 4 66 22 1 n/a n/a 2 300
2005 190 8 57 24 0 n/a n/a 5 284
2006 186 8 72 31 0 n/a n/a 7 304
2007 182 6 76 38 2 n/a n/a 25 329
2008 207 5 72 34 2 n/a n/a 0 320
2009 234 5 82 30 2 1 25 0 379
2010 287 5 86 60 0 5 50 0 493
2011 234 4 77 59 0 4 60 0 438
2012 238 2 75 57 0 2 69 0 443
2013 228 1 95 58 0 2 73 0 457
2014 234 2 103 50 0 4 85 0 478
2015 218 2 119 52 0 2 70 0 463
2016 211 3 118 42 0 1 74 0 449
2017 217 4 99 48 0 2 78 0 448
2018 201 3 115 43 1 2 82 0 447
2019 181 2 120 38 2 3 94 0 440
2020 168 2 132 38 1 2 101 0 444
2021 151 2 144 34 0 2 107 0 440
2022 132 2 153 39 0 1 109 0 436
2023 123 1 168 33 0 1 111 0 437
2024 127 1 174 30 0 1 103 0 436

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 365 16.0 22.8 n/a
1989 375 15.0 25.0 n/a
1990 369 15.0 24.6 n/a
1991 408 17.0 24.0 n/a
1992 420 17.3 24.2 2.6
1993 389 17.0 22.9 2.1
1994 398 17.0 23.4 2
1995 390 17.0 22.9 3.3
1996 390 17.0 22.9 3.3
1997 415 20.0 20.8 2.2
1998 390 19.0 20.5 2.3
1999 392 21.5 18.2 1.8
2000 362 21.0 17.2 3
2001 348 19.0 18.3 0.9
2002 312 17.4 17.9 0.6
2003 312 17.4 17.9 0.6
2004 300 14.0 21.4 0
2005 284 14.7 19.3 0.4
2006 304 18.0 16.9 5.1
2007 329 20.0 16.5 5.3
2008 320 19.5 16.4 3.1
2009 379 20.4 16.9 4
2010 493 21.6 22.8 3.4
2011 438 n/a n/a 2.7
2012 443 20.3 21.7 n/a
2013 457 20.4 22.3 3.5
2014 478 18.0 26.5 5.2
2015 463 18.0 25.7 3.7
2016 449 17.0 26.4 4.2
2017 448 16.0 28.0 3.1
2018 447 17.0 26.2 3.8
2019 440 17.0 25.8 3.6
2020 444 n/a n/a 4.7
2021 440 17.0 25.8 3
2022 436 17.1 25.4 3.7
2023 437 17.0 25.7 3.9
2024 436 17.0 25.6 6.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 365 16.0 22.8 n/a
1989 375 15.0 25.0 n/a
1990 369 15.0 24.6 n/a
1991 408 17.0 24.0 n/a
1992 420 17.3 24.2 2.6
1993 389 17.0 22.9 2.1
1994 398 17.0 23.4 2
1995 390 17.0 22.9 3.3
1996 390 17.0 22.9 3.3
1997 415 20.0 20.8 2.2
1998 390 19.0 20.5 2.3
1999 392 21.5 18.2 1.8
2000 362 21.0 17.2 3
2001 348 19.0 18.3 0.9
2002 312 17.4 17.9 0.6
2003 312 17.4 17.9 0.6
2004 300 14.0 21.4 0
2005 284 14.7 19.3 0.4
2006 304 18.0 16.9 5.1
2007 329 20.0 16.5 5.3
2008 320 19.5 16.4 3.1
2009 379 20.4 16.9 4
2010 493 21.6 22.8 3.4
2011 438 n/a n/a 2.7
2012 443 20.3 21.7 n/a
2013 457 20.4 22.3 3.5
2014 478 18.0 26.5 5.2
2015 463 18.0 25.7 3.7
2016 449 17.0 26.4 4.2
2017 448 16.0 28.0 3.1
2018 447 17.0 26.2 3.8
2019 440 17.0 25.8 3.6
2020 444 n/a n/a 4.7
2021 440 17.0 25.8 3
2022 436 17.1 25.4 3.7
2023 437 17.0 25.7 3.9
2024 436 17.0 25.6 6.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201291.0%7.0%0.0%3.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%92.0%91.0%
201397.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%100.0%99.0%97.0%99.0%99.0%
201484.0%8.0%0.0%8.0%87.0%84.0%85.0%87.0%87.0%
201596.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201692.0%7.0%0.0%1.0%93.0%92.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,089

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 118th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 33rd of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Elementary)93.386.3
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary)81.881.8
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)94.789.2
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary)84.787.6
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Elementary)82.287
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary)81.273.6
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)84.795.4
 10.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary)82.879.7
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Elementary)83.691.8
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary)8182.1
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)80.690.4
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary)76.678.6
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary)71.682.2
 10.6%
   5th Grade Science (Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary)67.973.3
 5.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students440437
 0.7%
African American21
 50%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian120168
 40%
Hispanic3833
 13.2%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White181123
 32%
Two or More Races94111
 18.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.6%3.9%
 0.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 436 students attended Central Elementary.

Yes! Central Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 20th of 5862 California elementary schools.

Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ralston Intermediate
High : Carlmont High

Students at Central Elementary are 40% Asian, 29% White, 24% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.


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