Summary:
Central Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Belmont, California, serving 437 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District, which is ranked 76th out of 1,560 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Central Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in California, with exceptional academic performance. The school's students excel on standardized tests, with 88.37% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 91.51% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state and district averages. Central Elementary's diverse student population, with 38.44% Asian, 28.15% White, 7.55% Hispanic, and 25.4% multi-racial students, is a key differentiating factor compared to nearby schools like Foster City Elementary and Beresford Elementary. Additionally, the school has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 0.2% to 7.2% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages.
Central Elementary's consistent high performance, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past decade, is a testament to the quality of education and the dedication of the school community. The school's strong performance across different student subgroups, including Asian, White, and multi-racial students, suggests that it is effectively serving the needs of all its students, regardless of their racial or ethnic background. When compared to the nearby schools in the San Mateo-Foster City, San Carlos Elementary, and San Carlos Charter Learning Center districts, Central Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution that consistently delivers exceptional academic outcomes for its diverse student population.
Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary
SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 5,868 California Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,089
Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 25.7
Number of students: 437
Racial breakdown:
Asian:
38.4%
White:
28.1%
Two or more races:
25.4%
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Hispanic:
7.6%
African American:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.9%
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