Central Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 4083 Wilkesboro Hwy
       Statesville, NC  28625-9239


(704) 876-0746

District: Iredell-Statesville Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
269th of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,200 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    North Iredell Middle
High:    North Iredell High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.6%
Hispanic:
6.0%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.7% Help


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Compare Details Central Elementary ranks better than 82.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 6th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.6%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 18.5, which is the highest among 17 elementary schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary is $8,200. 13 elementary schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 269th of 1502 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Iredell-Statesville Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Iredell-Statesville Schools 116th of 243 North Carolina 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 NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.05 231st 1276 81.9%
2007 81.90 139th 1293 89.2%
2008 70.07 347th 1324 73.8%
2009 79.54 217th 1354 84.0%
2010 67.90 438th 1363 67.9%
2011 74.10 320th 1381 76.8%
2012 57.88 647th 1388 53.4%
2013 78.14 253rd 1403 82.0%
2014 81.63 210th 1390 84.9%
2015 81.02 223rd 1440 84.5%
2016 87.00 127th 1425 91.1%
2017 92.22 60th 1429 95.8%
2018 90.17 92nd 1434 93.6%
2019 91.44 76th 1473 94.8%
2021 96.17 38th 1489 97.4%
2022 92.61 81st 1514 94.6%
2023 78.22 269th 1502 82.1%
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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 NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.75 37th 1332 97.2%
2019 92.61 29th 1361 97.9%
2021 97.87 9th 1329 99.3%
2022 94.28 24th 1366 98.2%
2023 65.91 396th 1437 72.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.35 129th 1405 90.8%
2019 91.71 53rd 1424 96.3%
2021 95.53 38th 1440 97.4%
2022 90.57 91st 1458 93.8%
2023 76.81 263rd 1459 82.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.32 118th 612 80.7%
2021 77.01 22nd 494 95.5%
2023 47.38 457th 582 21.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.50 72nd 1413 94.9%
2019 89.38 95th 1430 93.4%
2021 93.64 59th 1444 95.9%
2022 90.18 90th 1464 93.9%
2023 76.33 278th 1461 81.0%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.31 155th 1178 86.8%
2019 82.17 152nd 1183 87.2%
2021 90.18 56th 1172 95.2%
2022 84.69 119th 1194 90.0%
2023 69.29 328th 1183 72.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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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
1988 392 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1989 393 13 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1990 408 11 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1991 400 10 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1992 281 5 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1993 280 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1994 307 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 3 317
1995 330 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1996 330 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1997 353 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1998 367 2 0 8 1 n/a n/a -1 377
1999 366 7 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 382
2000 346 7 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 368
2001 344 4 6 16 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2002 322 12 6 22 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2003 322 12 6 22 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2004 326 12 6 25 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2005 328 10 3 27 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2006 346 13 4 16 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2007 359 7 3 16 0 n/a n/a 8 393
2008 363 7 5 19 0 n/a n/a 8 402
2009 344 12 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2010 338 15 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2011 295 2 2 21 0 0 20 0 340
2012 288 1 2 18 0 0 3 0 312
2013 274 3 2 19 0 0 7 0 305
2014 297 3 3 18 0 0 5 0 326
2015 323 2 0 16 0 0 7 0 348
2016 343 3 0 18 0 0 8 0 372
2017 317 5 0 16 0 0 11 0 349
2018 339 3 1 22 0 0 13 0 378
2019 338 2 0 21 0 0 10 0 371
2020 341 3 0 20 0 1 10 0 375
2021 317 4 1 23 0 0 7 0 352
2022 293 4 2 21 0 0 12 0 332
2023 328 9 3 23 0 0 20 0 383

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
1988 406 18.0 22.5 13.3
1989 410 18.0 22.7 15.4
1990 424 18.0 23.5 13.9
1991 414 18.0 23.0 14.3
1992 291 18.0 16.1 17.9
1993 285 16.0 17.8 17.9
1994 317 19.0 16.7 17.8
1995 336 19.0 17.7 16.1
1996 336 19.0 17.7 16.1
1997 359 21.0 17.1 19.5
1998 377 23.0 16.4 20.9
1999 382 23.0 16.6 30.9
2000 368 23.0 16.0 32.6
2001 371 23.0 16.1 36.7
2002 362 23.0 15.7 33.1
2003 362 23.0 15.7 33.1
2004 369 23.0 16.0 39.3
2005 368 23.0 16.0 38.3
2006 379 23.0 16.5 44.6
2007 393 n/a n/a 38.7
2008 402 25.4 15.8 47
2009 377 24.0 15.7 42.7
2010 371 21.6 17.1 46.6
2011 340 20.8 16.2 45.9
2012 312 20.0 15.6 44.2
2013 305 18.1 16.8 44.6
2014 326 19.2 16.9 42.3
2015 348 18.0 19.3 44.8
2016 372 19.0 19.5 42.5
2017 349 19.9 17.4 41.3
2018 378 20.3 18.5 35.2
2019 371 20.1 18.4 34.8
2020 375 21.3 17.5 34.4
2021 352 23.1 15.2 36.4
2022 332 22.0 15.0 30.4
2023 383 20.6 18.5 45.7

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
1988 406 18.0 22.5 13.3
1989 410 18.0 22.7 15.4
1990 424 18.0 23.5 13.9
1991 414 18.0 23.0 14.3
1992 291 18.0 16.1 17.9
1993 285 16.0 17.8 17.9
1994 317 19.0 16.7 17.8
1995 336 19.0 17.7 16.1
1996 336 19.0 17.7 16.1
1997 359 21.0 17.1 19.5
1998 377 23.0 16.4 20.9
1999 382 23.0 16.6 30.9
2000 368 23.0 16.0 32.6
2001 371 23.0 16.1 36.7
2002 362 23.0 15.7 33.1
2003 362 23.0 15.7 33.1
2004 369 23.0 16.0 39.3
2005 368 23.0 16.0 38.3
2006 379 23.0 16.5 44.6
2007 393 n/a n/a 38.7
2008 402 25.4 15.8 47
2009 377 24.0 15.7 42.7
2010 371 21.6 17.1 46.6
2011 340 20.8 16.2 45.9
2012 312 20.0 15.6 44.2
2013 305 18.1 16.8 44.6
2014 326 19.2 16.9 42.3
2015 348 18.0 19.3 44.8
2016 372 19.0 19.5 42.5
2017 349 19.9 17.4 41.3
2018 378 20.3 18.5 35.2
2019 371 20.1 18.4 34.8
2020 375 21.3 17.5 34.4
2021 352 23.1 15.2 36.4
2022 332 22.0 15.0 30.4
2023 383 20.6 18.5 45.7

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 $351 (4.3%) $7,848 (95.7%) $8,200

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 76th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 269th of 1502 Elementary schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)92.378.5
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iredell-Statesville Schools)64.765.1
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Central Elementary)89.256.1
 33.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Iredell-Statesville Schools)58.351.9
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)85.270.4
 14.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iredell-Statesville Schools)57.563.8
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Central Elementary)70.574.1
 3.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Iredell-Statesville Schools)60.158.3
 1.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)82.570.7
 11.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iredell-Statesville Schools)64.658.2
 6.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Central Elementary)73.859
 14.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Iredell-Statesville Schools)59.449.5
 9.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary)9573.5
 21.5%
   5th Grade Science (Iredell-Statesville Schools)76.765.5
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students371383
 3.2%
African American29
 350%
American Indian00
Asian03
Hispanic2123
 9.5%
Pacific Islander00
White338328
 3%
Two or More Races1020
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.8%45.7%
 10.9%


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Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Iredell Middle
High : North Iredell High

Central Elementary ranks 269th of 1502 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Central Elementary are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Central Elementary.


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