Summary:
Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Rancho Cucamonga, California, serving 438 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces some challenges, including a high percentage of Hispanic and low-income students, lower academic performance compared to nearby schools, and a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate.
Central Elementary has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (65.75%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 49.03% to 79.97% Hispanic students. The school's test scores are generally lower than the nearby schools, especially in mathematics. For example, in 2022-2023, the percentage of students proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/Mathematics for End of Course was 31.31% at Central Elementary, compared to 45.58% at Valle Vista Elementary, 56.09% at Coyote Canyon Elementary, and 41.49% at Dona Merced Elementary. Central Elementary also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 4.9% to 19.0% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools, which range from 13.9% to 30.6%.
While Central Elementary's performance on subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Low Socio-Economic Status students, suggests that the school may be providing targeted support, its overall academic performance and attendance issues could be key areas for improvement. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 1,882 out of 5,530 California elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 3,105 out of 5,848 in 2022-2023, indicating that its performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. Addressing these challenges could help Central Elementary better serve its diverse student population.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Central Elementary
SchoolDigger Rank:
3118th of 5,874 California Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,516
Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 24.3
Number of students: 438
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
65.8%
White:
13.2%
African American:
8.0%
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Two or more races:
6.6%
Asian:
5.7%
Pacific Islander:
0.5%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.4%
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