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Central Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

1972^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 13% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 548 students in grades PK-5 in Okeechobee, Florida. The school is part of the Okeechobee school district, which is ranked 65 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Central Elementary School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Florida elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

One of the key issues facing Central Elementary School is its high chronic absenteeism rates, which have ranged from 30.9% to 50.2% over the past few years. This is significantly higher than the state average and suggests a potential problem with student engagement and attendance. Additionally, the school's test scores are consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 40% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 57% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.31% to 76.04% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Okeechobee district (such as Everglades Elementary, Seminole Elementary, North Elementary, and South Elementary) have similar performance characteristics to Central Elementary School, suggesting that the challenges faced by the school are not unique but rather a systemic issue within the district. However, the Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School, located about 18.6 miles from Central Elementary, significantly outperforms the district's public schools, highlighting the potential impact that school choice and alternative educational models can have on student outcomes.

571

Students ?

17.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,728

Per pupil spending ?

86%

Free/discounted lunch ?

610 SW 5th Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974

(863) 462-5077

District: Okeechobee

Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Osceola Middle School
High:	Okeechobee High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.4%

White:

39.4%

African American:

8.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 22nd percentile in 2014 → 13th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (39% vs 58% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (13th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (45% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg44%

Florida avg58%

1,972^nd of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 13%▼ down 14 pts since 2016

From bottom 27% (2016) to bottom 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 5Elementary Schools in the Okeechobee

65^th of 67Okeechobee among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	17.8	1972 of 2258	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.2	1735 of 2256	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.6	1734 of 2240	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.4	1630 of 2219	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.1	1648 of 2247	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.8	1463 of 2182	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.3	1258 of 2118	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	33.1	1417 of 2112	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	29.5	1527 of 2087	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	25.4	1618 of 2064	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	34.8	1367 of 2029	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	30.4	1434 of 1984	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	43.3	1196 of 1985	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	54.1	951 of 1919	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	55.3	868 of 1847	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	41.6	1105 of 1789	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	38.9	1156 of 1786	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	47.7	902 of 1688	46.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts41%-15 vs state

Math38%-23 vs state

Science37%-18 vs state

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Schools Near Central Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)					Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	610 SW 5th Ave	Okeechobee	34974	Okeechobee County	Okeechobee	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 462-5077	571	32	17.9	86.0%	225 (39.4%)	47 (8.2%)	282 (49.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.6%)	17.8	1972^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	12.7%		26.2	1735^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.1%	237	40.0	40.0	43.0				42.0	32.0	39.0			37.0				$10,728	$1,456	$9,272
South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2468 SW 7th Ave	Okeechobee	34974	Okeechobee County	Okeechobee	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 462-5087	475	29	16.3	70.5%	273 (57.5%)	22 (4.6%)	154 (32.4%)	3 (0.6%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	39.7	1370^th of 2258 public elementary schools	39.3%		49.8	1096^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.4%	274	56.0	49.0	44.0				56.0	70.0	45.0			40.0				$11,990	$1,632	$10,357
North Elementary School	Public	K-5	3000 NW 10th Ter	Okeechobee	34972	Okeechobee County	Okeechobee	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 462-5100	528	32	16.5	78.8%	215 (40.7%)	23 (4.4%)	276 (52.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	23.5	1811^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.8%		36.6	1443^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	36.0%	368	38.0	45.0	45.0				44.0	44.0	45.0			41.0				$11,662	$1,648	$10,014
Everglades Elementary School	Public	K-5	3725 SE 8th St	Okeechobee	34974	Okeechobee County	Okeechobee	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 462-5108	737	36	20.4	86.8%	344 (46.7%)	39 (5.3%)	321 (43.6%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.0%)	29.4	1663^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	26.4%		35.9	1461^st of 2256 public elementary schools	35.2%	202	44.0	46.0	35.0				54.0	53.0	57.0			35.0				$13,605	$4,999	$8,607
Seminole Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2690 NW 42nd Ave	Okeechobee	34972	Okeechobee County	Okeechobee	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 462-5116	511	32	15.9	91.0%	165 (32.3%)	23 (4.5%)	301 (58.9%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	26.4	1745^th of 2258 public elementary schools	22.7%		37.1	1425^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.8%	320	49.0	46.0	44.0				45.0	51.0	42.0			37.0				$12,986	$2,154	$10,832
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	100 E Harney Pond Rd NE	Okeechobee	34974	Glades County	Glades	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 467-2501	299	0		1.0%	26 (8.7%)	5 (1.7%)	56 (18.7%)	0 (0.0%)	139 (46.5%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (24.4%)	83	336^th of 2258 public elementary schools	85.1%		90.1	177^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.2%	159	90.0	75.0	81.0	44.0	68.0	64.0	87.0	94.0	94.0	79.0	92.0	69.0	64.0	71.0	92.0	$35,219	$214	$35,005

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary School

Is Central Elementary School a good school?

Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.7% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 571 students attended Central Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Central Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Osceola Middle School
High : Okeechobee High School

What is the racial makeup of Central Elementary School?

Students at Central Elementary School are 49% Hispanic, 39% White, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Central Elementary School in?

Okeechobee

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