Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Paintsville, Kentucky, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 338 students. The school is part of the Johnson County School District, which is ranked 56 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary School has shown fluctuating performance on state assessments over the years, with its ranking among Kentucky elementary schools ranging from 99 (2015-2016) to 482 (2020-2021). In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics are below the state and district averages, while its reading proficiency rates are above the state average in 5th and 6th grades but below the district average in all grades. The school's performance on writing and social studies assessments is above the state average in 5th grade. Central Elementary School has also shown varying performance for different student subgroups, with male students generally outperforming female students and white students performing below the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Central Elementary School's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the other schools in the Johnson County School District, such as Flat Gap Elementary, W.R. Castle Memorial Elementary, and Porter Elementary. However, the school outperforms the nearby schools in the Martin County School District, such as Inez Elementary and Eden Elementary, which have lower overall performance and rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1715 Euclid Ave
       Paintsville, KY  41240


(606) 789-2541

District: Johnson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
259th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,427 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Johnson County Middle School
High:    Johnson Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  336

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.1%
Two or more races:
1.8%
Hispanic:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks better than 62.2% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Johnson County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.68. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (96.1%), two or more races (1.8%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Johnson County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 11.7, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Johnson County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $18,427. 2 elementary schools in the Johnson County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 259th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Johnson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnson County 56th of 159 Kentucky 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 KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 93.88 14th 638 97.8%
2008 97.58 2nd 651 99.7%
2009 95.64 7th 658 98.9%
2010 91.63 17th 683 97.5%
2011 95.35 9th 688 98.7%
2012 55.90 293rd 713 58.9%
2013 58.55 281st 719 60.9%
2014 66.48 208th 705 70.5%
2015 52.89 320th 698 54.2%
2016 77.36 99th 690 85.7%
2017 58.07 276th 694 60.2%
2018 47.47 375th 691 45.7%
2019 63.22 239th 700 65.9%
2021 14.85 482nd 517 6.8%
2022 40.86 403rd 684 41.1%
2023 39.79 417th 687 39.3%
2024 59.68 259th 685 62.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.99 352nd 661 46.7%
2023 50.80 96th 257 62.6%
2024 87.49 26th 279 90.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.07 237th 631 62.4%
2019 72.28 116th 664 82.5%
2021 28.60 227th 275 17.5%
2022 38.76 413th 667 38.1%
2023 41.37 383rd 670 42.8%
2024 68.33 151st 665 77.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.35 331st 663 50.1%
2019 61.67 242nd 671 63.9%
2022 44.17 346th 641 46.0%
2023 38.15 405th 639 36.6%
2024 43.36 361st 644 43.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.10 95th 445 78.7%
2019 92.70 29th 474 93.9%
2022 51.53 78th 206 62.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.42 408th 665 38.6%
2019 63.77 217th 676 67.9%
2021 19.44 293rd 325 9.8%
2022 42.18 372nd 657 43.4%
2023 35.84 428th 652 34.4%
2024 65.15 184th 652 71.8%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.34 468th 656 28.7%
2023 30.86 471st 658 28.4%
2024 52.16 290th 659 56.0%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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 396 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1996 396 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1997 368 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1998 351 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1999 367 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2000 318 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2001 300 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2002 305 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2003 305 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2004 347 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2005 360 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2006 374 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2007 384 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2008 387 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 391
2009 360 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2010 357 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2011 341 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 345
2012 354 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 361
2013 342 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 349
2014 313 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 320
2015 325 1 2 5 0 0 3 0 336
2016 330 1 2 6 0 0 3 0 342
2017 432 2 3 4 0 0 3 0 444
2018 413 3 0 7 1 1 3 0 428
2019 387 4 0 6 0 1 4 0 402
2020 389 2 0 6 0 1 2 0 400
2021 345 0 0 12 0 3 4 0 364
2022 282 0 0 5 0 3 4 0 294
2023 322 0 0 6 0 3 7 0 338
2024 323 1 0 4 0 2 6 0 336

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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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 396 23.6 16.8 n/a
1996 396 23.6 16.8 n/a
1997 368 24.0 15.3 65.5
1998 351 23.9 14.7 65.2
1999 367 20.5 17.9 75.2
2000 318 16.4 19.4 72.6
2001 300 15.7 19.1 74.7
2002 306 18.5 16.5 99
2003 306 18.5 16.5 99
2004 348 19.0 18.3 n/a
2005 361 21.0 17.2 n/a
2006 375 19.7 19.0 56.8
2007 384 20.0 19.2 53.1
2008 391 21.3 18.4 57.6
2009 365 20.3 18.0 60.8
2010 360 17.5 20.5 62.5
2011 345 20.1 17.1 64.6
2012 361 21.1 17.1 67.3
2013 349 20.5 17.0 75.4
2014 320 20.2 15.8 70.9
2015 336 19.0 17.6 81.3
2016 342 20.0 17.1 78.4
2017 444 29.9 14.8 78.8
2018 428 24.3 17.5 82.9
2019 402 23.4 17.1 80.1
2020 400 26.6 15.0 75.8
2021 364 26.6 13.6 75.5
2022 294 27.7 10.6 70.1
2023 338 26.6 12.6 69.2
2024 336 28.5 11.7 76.8

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 396 23.6 16.8 n/a
1996 396 23.6 16.8 n/a
1997 368 24.0 15.3 65.5
1998 351 23.9 14.7 65.2
1999 367 20.5 17.9 75.2
2000 318 16.4 19.4 72.6
2001 300 15.7 19.1 74.7
2002 306 18.5 16.5 99
2003 306 18.5 16.5 99
2004 348 19.0 18.3 n/a
2005 361 21.0 17.2 n/a
2006 375 19.7 19.0 56.8
2007 384 20.0 19.2 53.1
2008 391 21.3 18.4 57.6
2009 365 20.3 18.0 60.8
2010 360 17.5 20.5 62.5
2011 345 20.1 17.1 64.6
2012 361 21.1 17.1 67.3
2013 349 20.5 17.0 75.4
2014 320 20.2 15.8 70.9
2015 336 19.0 17.6 81.3
2016 342 20.0 17.1 78.4
2017 444 29.9 14.8 78.8
2018 428 24.3 17.5 82.9
2019 402 23.4 17.1 80.1
2020 400 26.6 15.0 75.8
2021 364 26.6 13.6 75.5
2022 294 27.7 10.6 70.1
2023 338 26.6 12.6 69.2
2024 336 28.5 11.7 76.8

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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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,192 (9.2%) $89 (0.7%) $9,293 (71.4%) $2,596 (19.9%) $1,281 (9.8%) $10,778 (82.8%) $13,016
2019 $1,270 (11.0%) $59 (0.5%) $1,329 (11.5%) $8,970 (77.6%) $1,711 (14.8%) $10,680 (92.4%) $11,561
2020 $1,304 (9.0%) $242 (1.7%) $1,547 (10.6%) $10,692 (73.6%) $2,420 (16.7%) $13,113 (90.2%) $14,531
2021 $2,155 (14.4%) $125 (0.8%) $2,279 (15.2%) $10,990 (73.4%) $2,497 (16.7%) $13,487 (90.1%) $14,963
2022 $2,103 (11.4%) $992 (5.4%) $3,095 (16.8%) $11,192 (60.7%) $2,101 (11.4%) $13,294 (72.1%) $18,427

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 239th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 417th of 687 Elementary schools
 26.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students402338
 15.9%
African American40
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic66
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White387322
 16.8%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.1%69.2%
 10.9%


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

Middle : Johnson County Middle School
High : Johnson Central High School

Central Elementary School ranks 259th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Central Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 336 students attended Central Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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