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Central Elementary School

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Central Elementary School ranks 310 th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 2-5

310^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 614 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Better than 50% of Oklahoma elementary schools

Summary

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Idabel, Oklahoma, serving grades 2-5 with a total enrollment of 328 students. The school is part of the Idabel School District, which is ranked 353 out of 452 districts in Oklahoma and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary School faces significant challenges in terms of student achievement, attendance, and economic disadvantage. The school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 12.6% in 2024-2025 to 19.0% in 2024-2025, which is significantly higher than the state average of 15.7%. Additionally, the school's test scores in English Language Arts (29%), Mathematics (31%), and Science (24%) are generally below the state and district averages. Central Elementary School also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 93.9% in 2023-2024, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Central Elementary School to the nearby schools, such as Wright City Elementary School, Glover Public School, and Bennett Elementary School, it becomes evident that the school is struggling in several key areas. While the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is relatively low, the school's test scores, chronic absenteeism rates, and free/reduced lunch rates are generally worse than the surrounding schools. Addressing these issues will be crucial for the school to improve and provide a high-quality education for its students.

347

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,239

Per pupil spending ?

90.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

206 Southeast F Avenue
Idabel, OK 74745-4745

(580) 286-5346

District: Idabel

Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Idabel Middle School
High:	Idabel High School

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:

28.5%

African American:

23.9%

White:

20.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 46th percentile in 2015 → 50th in 2025

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school28%

District avg21%

Oklahoma avg27%

310^th of 614

Oklahoma public elementary schools ?

Top 50%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

From bottom 46% (2015) to top 50% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

353^rd of 452Idabel among Oklahoma 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	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	48.6	310 of 614	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	21.6	335 of 389	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.0	182 of 276	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.7	174 of 323	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.8	449 of 646	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	25.9	333 of 411	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.8	341 of 406	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	35.1	291 of 407	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	42.8	311 of 498	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	50.2	513 of 957	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	45.8	536 of 846	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	37.4	623 of 845	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	28.9	701 of 840	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	56.0	9 of 24	62.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	62.1	164 of 502	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.2	245 of 506	51.6%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	57.5	29 of 51	43.1%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)67th percentile+18 vs school

African American (2021)62nd percentile+32 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)43rd percentile+13 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics31%+5 vs state

English Language Arts I29%+3 vs state

Science24%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)					OSTP Mathematics (2025)					OSTP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Central Elementary School	Public	2-5	206 Southeast F Avenue	Idabel	74745	McCurtain County	Idabel	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 286-5346	347	23	15.0	90.5%	72 (20.7%)	83 (23.9%)	61 (17.6%)	3 (0.9%)	11 (3.2%)	17 (4.9%)	99 (28.5%)	48.6	310^th of 614 public elementary schools	49.5%		21.6	335^th of 389 public elementary schools	13.9%	25	36.0	22.0	27.0		29.0	36.0	33.0	23.0		31.0	24.0	24.0	$11,239
Idabel Primary South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1212 East Tyler Drive	Idabel	74745	McCurtain County	Idabel	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 286-4400	260	13	20.2	89.2%	61 (23.5%)	47 (18.1%)	54 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.8%)	8 (3.1%)	74 (28.5%)								(n/a)													$12,152
Denison Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	3001 East Washington	Idabel	74745	McCurtain County	Denison	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 286-3319	282	20	14.0	75.5%	122 (43.3%)	20 (7.1%)	26 (9.2%)	2 (0.7%)	45 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (23.8%)	66.1	173^rd of 614 public elementary schools	71.8%		75.7	68^th of 389 public elementary schools	82.5%	105	25.0	22.0			25.0	50.0	64.0			41.0		37.0	$11,136
Holly Creek Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	401 Holly Creek Road	Broken Bow	74728	McCurtain County	Holly Creek	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 420-6968	209	15	13.6	53.6%	110 (52.6%)	2 (1.0%)	20 (9.6%)	1 (0.5%)	35 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (19.6%)								(n/a)					45.0					56.0		59.0	$13,193
Forest Grove Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	1941 Forst Grove Rd	Garvin	74736	McCurtain County	Forest Grove	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 286-3961	146	11	12.8	93.2%	57 (39.0%)	8 (5.5%)	21 (14.4%)	3 (2.1%)	41 (28.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (11.0%)								(n/a)					13.0					19.0		18.0	$15,008
Lukfata Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	1685 Old Broken Bow HWY	Broken Bow	74728	McCurtain County	Lukfata	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 584-6834	363	25	14.4	71.3%	165 (45.5%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (21.5%)	2 (0.6%)	62 (17.1%)	78.6	98^th of 614 public elementary schools	84.0%		71.5	90^th of 389 public elementary schools	76.9%	8	67.0	41.0	31.0	29.0	37.0	71.0	79.0	39.0	23.0	45.0	48.0	53.0	$12,678
Dierks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	108 West Fifth Street	Broken Bow	74728	McCurtain County	Broken Bow	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 584-2765	387	22	17.5	80.4%	122 (31.5%)	21 (5.4%)	44 (11.4%)	1 (0.3%)	60 (15.5%)	28 (7.2%)	111 (28.7%)								(n/a)													$10,549
Haworth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	605 N Elm Street	Haworth	74740	McCurtain County	Haworth	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 245-1460	182	17	10.7	68.7%	97 (53.3%)	18 (9.9%)	9 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (11.0%)	42.1	356^th of 614 public elementary schools	42.0%					(n/a)	29.0		4.0		17.0	19.0		37.0		26.0	37.0	37.0	$14,883
Bennett Elementary School	Public	3-5	108 West Fifth Street	Broken Bow	74728	McCurtain County	Broken Bow	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 584-6440	269	16	16.8	88.8%	70 (26.0%)	18 (6.7%)	42 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (18.6%)	25 (9.3%)	64 (23.8%)	41	366^th of 614 public elementary schools	40.4%		29.5	302^nd of 389 public elementary schools	22.4%	64	25.0	27.0	25.0		26.0	27.0	45.0	16.0		30.0	8.0	8.0	$11,128
Glover Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	701 Lavender Rd	Broken Bow	74728	McCurtain County	Glover	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 420-3232	57	3	20.3	100.0%	35 (61.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (26.3%)								(n/a)					15.0					8.0			$16,005

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary School

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 347 students attended Central Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Central Elementary School?

Students at Central Elementary School are 29% Two or more races, 24% African American, 21% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% Pacific Islander, 3% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Central Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Idabel Middle School
High : Idabel High School

Is Central Elementary School a good school?

Central Elementary School ranks 310^th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Central Elementary School in?

Idabel

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