Central Elementary School

Public K-5

 1888 E US Hwy 40
       Greencastle, IN  46135


(765) 653-6175

District: South Putnam Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
396th of 1,011 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,512 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    South Putnam Middle School
High:    South Putnam High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  339

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Two or more races:
2.7%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.4% Help


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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks better than 60.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.59. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), two or more races (2.7%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 13.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $10,512.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Central Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

South Putnam Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks South Putnam Community Schools 84th of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.57 66th 326 79.8%
2005 71.74 229th 959 76.1%
2006 73.71 205th 961 78.7%
2007 80.95 122nd 985 87.6%
2008 67.14 318th 996 68.1%
2009 60.40 440th 1003 56.1%
2010 41.32 697th 1009 30.9%
2011 66.31 355th 1025 65.4%
2012 60.63 449th 1015 55.8%
2013 54.21 572nd 1035 44.7%
2014 50.76 615th 1036 40.6%
2015 57.95 473rd 1040 54.5%
2016 41.14 722nd 1046 31.0%
2017 49.52 598th 1033 42.1%
2018 56.68 501st 1027 51.2%
2019 59.47 434th 1031 57.9%
2021 69.61 305th 1016 70.0%
2022 55.67 477th 1020 53.2%
2023 61.59 397th 1016 60.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 163 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1989 151 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1990 174 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1991 172 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1992 172 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1993 196 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1994 187 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1995 203 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 205
1996 203 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 205
1997 213 0 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 217
1998 234 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1999 232 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2000 243 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2001 270 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2002 263 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2003 263 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2004 244 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2005 254 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2006 273 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2007 276 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 3 285
2008 257 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 7 267
2009 243 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 8 254
2010 225 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 7 235
2011 242 1 0 4 0 0 3 0 250
2012 241 0 0 3 1 0 4 0 249
2013 354 1 0 7 0 1 2 0 365
2014 350 2 0 8 0 1 5 0 366
2015 344 0 1 9 0 1 7 0 362
2016 342 1 1 10 0 2 10 0 366
2017 333 0 0 7 1 2 10 0 353
2018 326 2 0 10 1 2 10 0 351
2019 302 2 0 15 1 2 11 0 333
2020 322 0 0 13 1 1 10 0 347
2021 310 0 0 9 0 1 10 0 330
2022 312 2 0 9 0 1 10 0 334
2023 318 2 0 8 0 2 9 0 339

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 163 8.0 20.3 6.1
1989 154 8.3 18.5 11
1990 175 8.8 19.8 9.7
1991 173 8.8 19.6 12.7
1992 174 n/a n/a 21.3
1993 197 10.0 19.7 29.4
1994 187 10.0 18.7 28.3
1995 205 12.4 16.5 26.6
1996 205 12.4 16.5 26.6
1997 217 12.7 17.1 18.4
1998 234 12.7 18.4 14.5
1999 232 13.5 17.2 14.7
2000 246 13.6 18.1 17.5
2001 271 16.6 16.3 17
2002 265 17.2 15.4 11.7
2003 265 17.2 15.4 11.7
2004 250 17.2 14.5 19.2
2005 261 15.8 16.5 16.5
2006 278 16.6 16.7 20.1
2007 285 n/a n/a 24.5
2008 267 15.3 17.5 26.2
2009 254 15.2 16.7 32.5
2010 235 15.2 15.4 44.3
2011 250 18.9 13.1 43.2
2012 249 19.2 12.9 40.2
2013 365 22.8 16.0 48.8
2014 366 20.8 17.5 53.3
2015 362 21.0 17.2 50
2016 366 24.0 15.2 48.6
2017 353 24.4 14.4 46.7
2018 351 25.4 13.8 43.3
2019 333 25.4 13.1 39.3
2020 347 23.4 14.8 43.8
2021 330 24.4 13.5 47.3
2022 334 26.2 12.7 43.1
2023 339 24.5 13.8 48.4

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 163 8.0 20.3 6.1
1989 154 8.3 18.5 11
1990 175 8.8 19.8 9.7
1991 173 8.8 19.6 12.7
1992 174 n/a n/a 21.3
1993 197 10.0 19.7 29.4
1994 187 10.0 18.7 28.3
1995 205 12.4 16.5 26.6
1996 205 12.4 16.5 26.6
1997 217 12.7 17.1 18.4
1998 234 12.7 18.4 14.5
1999 232 13.5 17.2 14.7
2000 246 13.6 18.1 17.5
2001 271 16.6 16.3 17
2002 265 17.2 15.4 11.7
2003 265 17.2 15.4 11.7
2004 250 17.2 14.5 19.2
2005 261 15.8 16.5 16.5
2006 278 16.6 16.7 20.1
2007 285 n/a n/a 24.5
2008 267 15.3 17.5 26.2
2009 254 15.2 16.7 32.5
2010 235 15.2 15.4 44.3
2011 250 18.9 13.1 43.2
2012 249 19.2 12.9 40.2
2013 365 22.8 16.0 48.8
2014 366 20.8 17.5 53.3
2015 362 21.0 17.2 50
2016 366 24.0 15.2 48.6
2017 353 24.4 14.4 46.7
2018 351 25.4 13.8 43.3
2019 333 25.4 13.1 39.3
2020 347 23.4 14.8 43.8
2021 330 24.4 13.5 47.3
2022 334 26.2 12.7 43.1
2023 339 24.5 13.8 48.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $56 (0.6%) $9,863 (99.4%) $9,919
2020 $18 (0.2%) $9,161 (99.8%) $9,180
2021 $533 (5.5%) $9,192 (94.5%) $9,725
2022 $781 (7.4%) $9,731 (92.6%) $10,512

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 434th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 397th of 1016 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)53.347.3
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Putnam Community Schools)47.844.2
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Central Elementary School)75.674.6
 1%
   3rd Grade Math (South Putnam Community Schools)72.579.2
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)44.150
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Putnam Community Schools)44.246.2
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Central Elementary School)50.861.7
 10.9%
   4th Grade Math (South Putnam Community Schools)53.262.8
 9.6%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Central Elementary School)57.636.7
 20.9%
   4th Grade Science (South Putnam Community Schools)63.642.3
 21.3%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)50.942.7
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Putnam Community Schools)53.645
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Central Elementary School)45.335.3
 10%
   5th Grade Math (South Putnam Community Schools)49.340
 9.3%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Central Elementary School)39.623.5
 16.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (South Putnam Community Schools)46.428.8
 17.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students333339
 1.8%
African American22
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic158
 46.7%
Pacific Islander22
White302318
 5.3%
Two or More Races119
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.3%48.4%
 9%


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Central Elementary School ranks 396th of 1011 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : South Putnam Middle School
High : South Putnam High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 339 students attended Central Elementary School.

Students at Central Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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