Central Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 4525 Central School Rd
       Saint Charles, MO  63304-7199


(636) 851-5700

District: Francis Howell R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
247th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,515 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

High:    Francis Howell Central High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  831

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.6%
African American:
12.9%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.6% Help


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Compare Details Central Elementary ranks better than 72.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Francis Howell R-III School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.6%), African American (12.9%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Francis Howell R-III School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 13.4. 6 elementary schools in the Francis Howell R-III 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 $12,515, which is the 5th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Francis Howell R-III School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 247th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Francis Howell R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Francis Howell R-III 14th of 376 Missouri 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 MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.49 411th 1074 61.7%
2007 53.65 502nd 1080 53.5%
2008 61.57 361st 1084 66.7%
2009 47.93 598th 1053 43.2%
2010 54.77 493rd 1066 53.8%
2011 54.69 521st 1088 52.1%
2012 61.52 424th 1085 60.9%
2013 58.52 464th 1108 58.1%
2014 51.35 549th 1089 49.6%
2015 63.38 369th 1058 65.1%
2016 65.83 295th 865 65.9%
2017 78.07 183rd 1032 82.3%
2018 76.82 194th 1045 81.4%
2019 69.73 274th 1052 74.0%
2021 64.57 309th 901 65.7%
2022 65.55 298th 908 67.2%
2023 69.55 247th 898 72.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.67 19th 41 53.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.83 173rd 887 80.5%
2019 49.54 440th 907 51.5%
2021 53.02 221st 574 61.5%
2023 61.84 168th 611 72.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.24 180th 251 28.3%
2019 47.32 166th 302 45.0%
2021 55.69 29th 81 64.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.05 65th 243 73.3%
2019 71.74 43rd 250 82.8%
2021 79.02 8th 163 95.1%
2022 28.27 149th 184 19.0%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.08 210th 898 76.6%
2019 66.21 265th 917 71.1%
2021 54.95 301st 691 56.4%
2022 62.05 240th 675 64.4%
2023 69.53 182nd 673 73.0%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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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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
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1293 1293
1992 1371 16 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1387
1993 1415 31 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1448
1994 1249 39 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 1291
1995 1250 57 6 12 4 n/a n/a 0 1329
1996 1250 57 6 12 4 n/a n/a 0 1329
1997 1330 58 6 10 6 n/a n/a 0 1410
1998 1260 64 6 11 11 n/a n/a 0 1352
1999 1263 68 6 15 11 n/a n/a 0 1363
2000 1217 68 7 15 47 n/a n/a 0 1354
2001 945 55 4 16 4 n/a n/a 0 1024
2002 752 89 16 20 2 n/a n/a 0 879
2003 752 89 16 20 2 n/a n/a 0 879
2004 700 98 15 20 3 n/a n/a 0 836
2005 716 103 16 17 3 n/a n/a 0 855
2006 726 105 13 22 4 n/a n/a 0 870
2007 715 106 16 18 3 n/a n/a 0 858
2008 748 104 19 26 3 n/a n/a 0 900
2009 754 117 22 29 3 n/a n/a 0 925
2010 696 128 30 34 3 n/a n/a 0 891
2011 687 116 31 34 2 6 0 0 876
2012 637 119 30 38 2 2 6 0 834
2013 602 104 28 25 2 1 11 0 773
2014 616 133 27 35 2 1 22 0 836
2015 600 127 19 37 2 1 31 0 817
2016 622 133 14 36 1 1 39 0 846
2017 617 123 19 43 1 1 45 0 849
2018 604 104 18 35 1 1 41 0 804
2019 602 90 19 39 1 0 39 0 790
2020 636 101 20 34 0 0 39 0 830
2021 618 100 17 36 1 0 41 0 813
2022 578 113 15 41 2 0 58 0 807
2023 587 107 15 54 2 0 66 0 831

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
1991 1293 70.6 18.3 n/a
1992 1387 77.5 17.8 7.1
1993 1448 85.0 17.0 12.3
1994 1291 78.6 16.4 17.1
1995 1329 83.3 16.0 18.6
1996 1329 83.3 16.0 18.6
1997 1410 84.8 16.6 9.4
1998 1352 80.8 16.7 9.8
1999 1363 81.3 16.8 11.2
2000 1354 82.7 16.4 8.7
2001 1024 64.2 16.0 17.5
2002 879 61.5 14.3 19.9
2003 879 61.5 14.3 19.9
2004 836 64.5 13.0 24.3
2005 855 60.5 14.1 26.7
2006 870 65.5 13.3 17.9
2007 858 64.4 13.3 31.1
2008 900 69.1 13.0 31
2009 925 73.8 12.5 33.2
2010 891 71.7 12.4 37.6
2011 876 70.2 12.4 35.3
2012 834 60.4 13.7 37.3
2013 773 59.0 13.1 41.5
2014 836 57.0 14.6 45.9
2015 817 60.0 13.6 44.2
2016 846 61.0 13.8 43.9
2017 849 62.5 13.5 39.8
2018 804 60.0 13.4 34.7
2019 790 60.0 13.1 30.9
2020 830 58.0 14.3 26.3
2021 813 60.1 13.5 27.8
2022 807 60.0 13.4 23.7
2023 831 62.0 13.4 31.6

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
1991 1293 70.6 18.3 n/a
1992 1387 77.5 17.8 7.1
1993 1448 85.0 17.0 12.3
1994 1291 78.6 16.4 17.1
1995 1329 83.3 16.0 18.6
1996 1329 83.3 16.0 18.6
1997 1410 84.8 16.6 9.4
1998 1352 80.8 16.7 9.8
1999 1363 81.3 16.8 11.2
2000 1354 82.7 16.4 8.7
2001 1024 64.2 16.0 17.5
2002 879 61.5 14.3 19.9
2003 879 61.5 14.3 19.9
2004 836 64.5 13.0 24.3
2005 855 60.5 14.1 26.7
2006 870 65.5 13.3 17.9
2007 858 64.4 13.3 31.1
2008 900 69.1 13.0 31
2009 925 73.8 12.5 33.2
2010 891 71.7 12.4 37.6
2011 876 70.2 12.4 35.3
2012 834 60.4 13.7 37.3
2013 773 59.0 13.1 41.5
2014 836 57.0 14.6 45.9
2015 817 60.0 13.6 44.2
2016 846 61.0 13.8 43.9
2017 849 62.5 13.5 39.8
2018 804 60.0 13.4 34.7
2019 790 60.0 13.1 30.9
2020 830 58.0 14.3 26.3
2021 813 60.1 13.5 27.8
2022 807 60.0 13.4 23.7
2023 831 62.0 13.4 31.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $467 (3.9%) $11,539 (96.1%) $12,006
2020 $429 (3.6%) $11,518 (96.4%) $11,947
2021 $454 (3.7%) $11,738 (96.3%) $12,193
2022 $892 (7.1%) $11,624 (92.9%) $12,515

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 274th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 247th of 898 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)51.232.9
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Francis Howell R-III)66.856.3
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)59.754.2
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Francis Howell R-III)69.560.3
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)52.846.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Francis Howell R-III)66.467.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)61.959.3
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Francis Howell R-III)70.371.7
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)56.744.3
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Francis Howell R-III)65.956
 9.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary)4252.8
 10.8%
   5th Grade Science (Francis Howell R-III)56.555.1
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)60.262.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Francis Howell R-III)6863.1
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students790831
 5.2%
African American90107
 18.9%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1915
 21.1%
Hispanic3954
 38.5%
Pacific Islander00
White602587
 2.5%
Two or More Races3966
 69.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.9%31.6%
 0.8%


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Students at Central Elementary are 71% White, 13% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Central Elementary ranks 247th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 831 students attended Central Elementary.

Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Francis Howell Central High


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