Central Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 85 Central Road
       Lexington, VA  24450


(540) 463-4500

District: Rockbridge County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
583rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,234 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Maury River Middle
High:    Rockbridge County High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  452

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.2%
Hispanic:
4.9%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.7% Help


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Compare Details Central Elementary ranks worse than 52.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Rockbridge County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Central Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Rockbridge County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (87.2%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.7% 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 is 12.2, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Rockbridge County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary is $8,234, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Rockbridge County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 583rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rockbridge County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockbridge County Public Schools 82nd of 131 Virginia 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 VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 40.21 735th 1062 30.8%
2006 39.49 771st 1071 28.0%
2007 29.24 910th 1083 16.0%
2008 31.81 873rd 1081 19.2%
2009 49.41 617th 1082 43.0%
2010 54.86 550th 1113 50.6%
2011 32.26 916th 1117 18.0%
2012 46.36 682nd 1117 38.9%
2013 43.81 706th 1120 37.0%
2014 34.87 824th 1110 25.8%
2015 72.18 265th 1100 75.9%
2016 58.24 492nd 1096 55.1%
2017 64.27 394th 1099 64.1%
2018 50.77 613th 1097 44.1%
2019 65.51 408th 1105 63.1%
2021 40.92 703rd 1103 36.3%
2022 48.20 626th 1109 43.6%
2023 52.70 583rd 1114 47.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.85 475th 1100 56.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.14 678th 1093 38.0%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.73 800th 984 18.7%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 310 310
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 331 331
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 320 320
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 327 327
1993 319 12 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1994 314 10 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1995 337 9 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 349
1996 337 9 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 349
1997 322 8 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1998 336 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1999 332 8 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 346
2000 316 9 2 4 2 n/a n/a -4 329
2001 284 11 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 302
2002 271 11 5 4 3 n/a n/a 0 294
2003 271 11 5 4 3 n/a n/a 0 294
2004 328 8 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 349
2005 337 8 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 358
2006 334 12 5 3 3 n/a n/a 1 358
2007 348 14 2 6 0 n/a n/a 1 371
2008 360 20 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 387
2009 344 18 4 4 2 n/a n/a 3 375
2010 318 23 4 5 3 n/a n/a 5 358
2011 405 18 5 8 5 0 2 0 443
2012 430 23 7 16 4 1 2 0 483
2013 442 23 5 12 4 1 5 0 492
2014 443 22 6 14 5 0 6 0 496
2015 431 15 5 11 5 0 5 0 472
2016 454 16 3 12 3 0 10 0 498
2017 473 17 4 16 4 1 21 0 536
2018 469 18 2 17 4 2 18 0 530
2019 470 23 3 15 0 2 16 0 529
2020 451 21 7 17 1 2 20 0 519
2021 382 16 5 15 1 0 21 0 440
2022 371 18 6 15 2 0 19 0 431
2023 394 13 5 22 1 0 17 0 452

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
1989 310 20.3 15.2 n/a
1990 331 21.0 15.7 n/a
1991 320 19.9 16.0 n/a
1992 327 20.3 16.1 n/a
1993 333 22.9 14.5 n/a
1994 325 21.6 n/a 22.2
1995 349 n/a 0.0 14.9
1996 349 n/a 0.0 14.9
1997 332 n/a 0.0 14.2
1998 343 n/a 0.0 16.6
1999 346 27.1 12.8 26.3
2000 329 n/a 0.0 21.9
2001 302 30.0 10.1 25.8
2002 294 31.0 9.5 27.9
2003 294 31.0 9.5 27.9
2004 349 31.0 11.3 27.8
2005 358 30.0 11.9 31.6
2006 358 30.0 11.9 32.5
2007 371 34.0 10.9 29.2
2008 387 24.0 16.1 26.4
2009 375 24.3 15.4 30.9
2010 358 24.2 14.7 38.2
2011 443 29.5 15.0 34.8
2012 483 35.0 13.8 40.6
2013 492 35.0 14.0 42.3
2014 496 34.8 14.2 42.9
2015 472 37.0 12.7 41.5
2016 498 34.0 14.6 40
2017 536 34.0 15.7 39.6
2018 530 33.0 16.0 45.8
2019 529 34.0 15.5 45.4
2020 519 33.0 15.7 49.7
2021 440 32.0 13.7 n/a
2022 431 32.5 13.2 59.9
2023 452 36.7 12.2 69.7

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
1989 310 20.3 15.2 n/a
1990 331 21.0 15.7 n/a
1991 320 19.9 16.0 n/a
1992 327 20.3 16.1 n/a
1993 333 22.9 14.5 n/a
1994 325 21.6 n/a 22.2
1995 349 n/a 0.0 14.9
1996 349 n/a 0.0 14.9
1997 332 n/a 0.0 14.2
1998 343 n/a 0.0 16.6
1999 346 27.1 12.8 26.3
2000 329 n/a 0.0 21.9
2001 302 30.0 10.1 25.8
2002 294 31.0 9.5 27.9
2003 294 31.0 9.5 27.9
2004 349 31.0 11.3 27.8
2005 358 30.0 11.9 31.6
2006 358 30.0 11.9 32.5
2007 371 34.0 10.9 29.2
2008 387 24.0 16.1 26.4
2009 375 24.3 15.4 30.9
2010 358 24.2 14.7 38.2
2011 443 29.5 15.0 34.8
2012 483 35.0 13.8 40.6
2013 492 35.0 14.0 42.3
2014 496 34.8 14.2 42.9
2015 472 37.0 12.7 41.5
2016 498 34.0 14.6 40
2017 536 34.0 15.7 39.6
2018 530 33.0 16.0 45.8
2019 529 34.0 15.5 45.4
2020 519 33.0 15.7 49.7
2021 440 32.0 13.7 n/a
2022 431 32.5 13.2 59.9
2023 452 36.7 12.2 69.7

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 $789 (9.5%) $7,515 (90.5%) $8,304
2020 $876 (12.6%) $6,072 (87.4%) $6,948
2021 $1,335 (16.2%) $6,899 (83.8%) $8,234

Data source: Virginia 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 408th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 583rd of 1114 Elementary schools
 15.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)8161.6
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rockbridge County Public Schools)8058.4
 21.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Central Elementary)7359.2
 13.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Rockbridge County Public Schools)7355
 18%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)9080
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rockbridge County Public Schools)9171.4
 19.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Central Elementary)7971.3
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Rockbridge County Public Schools)8070.3
 9.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)8871
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rockbridge County Public Schools)9364.1
 29%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary)8867.7
 20.3%
   5th Grade Science (Rockbridge County Public Schools)8867.3
 20.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Central Elementary)8675.8
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Rockbridge County Public Schools)8675.2
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students529452
 14.6%
African American2313
 43.5%
American Indian01
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic1522
 46.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White470394
 16.2%
Two or More Races1617
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.4%69.7%
 24.3%


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Central Elementary ranks 583rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Maury River Middle
High : Rockbridge County High

In the 2022-23 school year, 452 students attended Central Elementary.

Students at Central Elementary are 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.


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