Central Elementary School

Public PK, KG-3

 281 Route 46
       Great Meadows, NJ  07838


(908) 637-4041

District: Great Meadows Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
570th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,632 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Great Meadows Regional Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.4%
Hispanic:
11.1%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.8% Help


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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks better than 57.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.94. (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 (83.4%), Hispanic (11.1%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $9,632.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 570th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Great Meadows Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Great Meadows Regional School District 287th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 58.11 622nd 1204 48.3%
2004 82.41 129th 1298 90.1%
2005 71.19 434th 1303 66.7%
2006 70.36 455th 1314 65.4%
2007 65.63 590th 1329 55.6%
2008 58.03 712th 1338 46.8%
2009 69.51 486th 1346 63.9%
2010 69.61 461st 1354 66.0%
2021 46.09 645th 1317 51.0%
2022 67.52 455th 1345 66.2%
2023 57.94 570th 1342 57.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.22 173rd 868 80.1%
2022 58.60 318th 949 66.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.30 668th 1290 48.2%
2022 66.11 459th 1326 65.4%
2023 67.30 444th 1318 66.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.28 586th 1297 54.8%
2022 67.93 418th 1324 68.4%
2023 49.50 652nd 1315 50.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.39 721st 896 19.5%
2023 71.18 227th 982 76.9%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.75 552nd 964 42.7%
2022 46.69 531st 976 45.6%
2023 37.72 629th 975 35.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of 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 School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 512 9 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1996 512 9 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1998 509 6 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1999 373 5 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2000 358 3 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2001 358 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2002 336 6 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2003 336 6 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2004 303 6 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2005 375 6 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2006 358 4 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2007 355 3 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2008 353 5 12 20 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2009 351 5 8 29 0 0 0 0 393
2010 359 2 8 21 0 0 2 0 392
2011 250 1 3 18 0 0 5 0 277
2012 226 0 1 19 0 0 1 0 247
2013 212 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 233
2014 205 0 2 19 0 0 3 0 229
2015 179 0 3 17 0 0 2 0 201
2016 169 2 4 21 0 1 2 0 199
2017 182 2 4 27 0 1 5 0 221
2018 176 3 4 29 0 1 5 0 218
2019 185 2 8 23 0 0 3 0 221
2020 243 2 9 30 0 0 6 0 290
2021 234 4 10 31 0 0 7 0 286
2022 249 3 9 30 0 2 9 0 302
2023 247 4 4 33 0 2 6 0 296

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
1995 538 31.5 17.1 5.2
1996 538 31.5 17.1 5.2
1998 525 32.0 16.4 5.3
1999 385 22.0 17.5 6.5
2000 372 20.0 18.6 6.5
2001 367 20.2 18.2 7.6
2002 350 22.5 15.6 8.6
2003 350 22.5 15.6 8.6
2004 321 24.0 13.4 6.2
2005 393 26.0 15.1 n/a
2006 381 25.0 15.2 6
2007 377 26.0 14.5 6.1
2008 390 25.0 15.6 7.7
2009 393 32.0 10.6 8.7
2010 392 26.0 15.0 7.9
2011 277 16.6 16.6 9.4
2012 247 18.7 13.1 11.7
2013 233 19.2 12.1 13.3
2014 229 19.2 11.9 15.3
2015 201 19.0 10.5 12.9
2016 199 19.0 10.4 7
2017 221 19.2 11.5 10
2018 218 20.6 10.5 13.8
2019 221 21.6 10.2 10
2020 290 26.3 11.0 10.3
2021 286 25.3 11.3 8.7
2022 302 25.3 11.9 4.3
2023 296 23.3 12.7 10.8

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
1995 538 31.5 17.1 5.2
1996 538 31.5 17.1 5.2
1998 525 32.0 16.4 5.3
1999 385 22.0 17.5 6.5
2000 372 20.0 18.6 6.5
2001 367 20.2 18.2 7.6
2002 350 22.5 15.6 8.6
2003 350 22.5 15.6 8.6
2004 321 24.0 13.4 6.2
2005 393 26.0 15.1 n/a
2006 381 25.0 15.2 6
2007 377 26.0 14.5 6.1
2008 390 25.0 15.6 7.7
2009 393 32.0 10.6 8.7
2010 392 26.0 15.0 7.9
2011 277 16.6 16.6 9.4
2012 247 18.7 13.1 11.7
2013 233 19.2 12.1 13.3
2014 229 19.2 11.9 15.3
2015 201 19.0 10.5 12.9
2016 199 19.0 10.4 7
2017 221 19.2 11.5 10
2018 218 20.6 10.5 13.8
2019 221 21.6 10.2 10
2020 290 26.3 11.0 10.3
2021 286 25.3 11.3 8.7
2022 302 25.3 11.9 4.3
2023 296 23.3 12.7 10.8

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $144 (1.5%) $9,488 (98.5%) $9,632

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary School

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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students221296
 33.9%
African American24
 100%
American Indian00
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic2333
 43.5%
Pacific Islander02
White185247
 33.5%
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10%10.8%
 0.9%


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Central Elementary School ranks 570th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Central Elementary School are 83% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 296 students attended Central Elementary School.

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

Middle : Great Meadows Regional Middle School


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