Central Elementary

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Central Elementary ranks 322 nd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central Elementary is a public elementary school located in Miller, Missouri, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 300 students. The school is part of the Miller R-II school district, which is ranked 114 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary has shown a mixed performance in its statewide ranking, ranging from 322nd out of 906 Missouri elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 653rd out of 1,052 in 2018-2019. The school's performance on state assessments is generally on par with or slightly above the state average in most subjects and grade levels, with some notable exceptions, such as 4th grade math proficiency being significantly higher than the state average in 2023-2024. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.0% to 17.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Verona Elementary and Avilla Elementary are both lower-ranked schools in the state, while Wildwood Elementary has outperformed Central Elementary in several academic areas. Additionally, Central Elementary has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to the school's challenges with chronic absenteeism and academic performance in certain areas.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

108 S Hwy 39
Miller, MO 65707-9691

(417) 452-3512

District: Miller R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
322^nd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,736

Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

High:

Miller High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 305

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Asian:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Elementary ranks better than 64.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.57. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.4%), two or more races (1.6%), Asian (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Central Elementary employs 22.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary is $9,736.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 322^nd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Miller R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Miller R-II 114^th of 386 Missouri 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	MO State Percentile
2006	30.62	860^th	1074	19.9%
2007	42.92	682^nd	1080	36.9%
2008	41.28	735^th	1084	32.2%
2009	32.70	800^th	1053	24.0%
2010	42.85	690^th	1066	35.3%
2011	40.84	732^nd	1088	32.7%
2012	46.63	654^th	1085	39.7%
2013	59.71	443^rd	1108	60.0%
2014	67.89	303^rd	1089	72.2%
2015	52.87	518^th	1058	51.0%
2016	62.31	338^th	865	60.9%
2017	49.85	537^th	1032	48.0%
2018	34.16	727^th	1045	30.4%
2019	40.20	653^rd	1052	37.9%
2021	42.11	545^th	901	39.5%
2022	43.42	526^th	908	42.1%
2023	51.36	442^nd	898	50.8%
2024	62.57	322^nd	906	64.5%

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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	MO State Percentile
2018	43.89	526^th	887	40.7%
2019	42.13	569^th	907	37.3%
2021	57.70	182^nd	574	68.3%
2022	51.30	210^th	532	60.5%
2023	52.94	252^nd	611	58.8%
2024	70.33	117^th	625	81.3%

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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	26.30	715^th	898	20.4%
2019	27.93	721^st	917	21.4%
2021	29.51	505^th	691	26.9%
2022	32.50	489^th	675	27.6%
2023	28.66	507^th	673	24.7%
2024	44.03	372^nd	668	44.3%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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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
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	192	192
1992	200	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
1993	190	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
1994	197	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
1995	237	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
1996	237	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
1997	198	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
1998	213	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
1999	218	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	218
2000	211	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
2001	210	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	210
2002	228	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	228
2003	228	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	228
2004	258	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	262
2005	232	0	0	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	241
2006	212	4	0	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	225
2007	210	2	0	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	220
2008	216	1	0	3	9	n/a	n/a	0	229
2009	274	1	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	281
2010	300	2	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	308
2011	296	2	0	0	2	0	0	0	300
2012	280	1	0	4	2	0	4	0	291
2013	314	1	0	5	3	0	0	0	323
2014	289	4	2	7	0	0	0	0	302
2015	283	8	2	9	3	0	0	0	305
2016	307	6	4	4	1	0	0	0	322
2017	279	9	4	8	4	0	0	0	304
2018	282	9	4	5	5	0	0	0	305
2019	294	5	5	9	5	0	0	0	318
2020	289	4	5	9	5	0	1	0	313
2021	275	4	6	2	5	0	2	0	294
2022	295	2	6	1	4	2	3	0	313
2023	279	4	6	4	3	2	2	0	300
2024	288	3	4	2	1	2	5	0	305

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
1991	192	18.7	10.2	n/a
1992	200	14.5	13.7	53.5
1993	190	14.5	13.1	61.1
1994	197	15.5	12.7	58.4
1995	237	14.5	16.3	45.6
1996	237	14.5	16.3	45.6
1997	198	16.2	12.2	46.5
1998	213	17.2	12.4	45.5
1999	218	17.2	12.7	52.8
2000	213	18.2	11.7	54
2001	210	18.2	11.5	51
2002	228	19.8	11.5	55.3
2003	228	19.8	11.5	55.3
2004	262	21.5	12.2	57.6
2005	241	21.5	11.2	50.2
2006	225	21.6	10.4	58.2
2007	220	19.4	11.3	65.5
2008	229	21.1	10.9	57.6
2009	281	24.8	11.3	70.5
2010	308	25.8	11.9	69.2
2011	300	25.2	11.9	69.3
2012	291	23.6	12.2	69.4
2013	323	22.3	14.4	63.5
2014	302	22.5	13.4	72.2
2015	305	21.0	14.5	74.4
2016	322	21.0	15.3	68.9
2017	304	21.4	14.1	74.3
2018	305	21.4	14.2	74.4
2019	318	21.4	14.8	65.4
2020	313	21.4	14.5	67.7
2021	294	21.9	13.3	61.6
2022	313	22.4	13.9	58.8
2023	300	22.4	13.3	64.3
2024	305	22.4	13.5	63.6

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
1991	192	18.7	10.2	n/a
1992	200	14.5	13.7	53.5
1993	190	14.5	13.1	61.1
1994	197	15.5	12.7	58.4
1995	237	14.5	16.3	45.6
1996	237	14.5	16.3	45.6
1997	198	16.2	12.2	46.5
1998	213	17.2	12.4	45.5
1999	218	17.2	12.7	52.8
2000	213	18.2	11.7	54
2001	210	18.2	11.5	51
2002	228	19.8	11.5	55.3
2003	228	19.8	11.5	55.3
2004	262	21.5	12.2	57.6
2005	241	21.5	11.2	50.2
2006	225	21.6	10.4	58.2
2007	220	19.4	11.3	65.5
2008	229	21.1	10.9	57.6
2009	281	24.8	11.3	70.5
2010	308	25.8	11.9	69.2
2011	300	25.2	11.9	69.3
2012	291	23.6	12.2	69.4
2013	323	22.3	14.4	63.5
2014	302	22.5	13.4	72.2
2015	305	21.0	14.5	74.4
2016	322	21.0	15.3	68.9
2017	304	21.4	14.1	74.3
2018	305	21.4	14.2	74.4
2019	318	21.4	14.8	65.4
2020	313	21.4	14.5	67.7
2021	294	21.9	13.3	61.6
2022	313	22.4	13.9	58.8
2023	300	22.4	13.3	64.3
2024	305	22.4	13.5	63.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$894 (11.1%)	$7,138 (88.9%)	$8,032
2020	$1,461 (17.7%)	$6,797 (82.3%)	$8,258
2021	$1,612 (15.6%)	$8,704 (84.4%)	$10,316
2022	$2,163 (22.2%)	$7,573 (77.8%)	$9,736

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary

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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 653^rd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 442^nd of 898 Elementary schools	12.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)	37.1	51.5	14.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miller R-II)	37.1	51.5	14.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	39.7	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)	40	44.1	4.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miller R-II)	40	44.1	4.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)	45.7	44.4	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miller R-II)	45.7	44.4	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)	37	28.9	8.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miller R-II)	37	28.9	8.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)	33.9	27.9	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miller R-II)	33.9	27.9	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	36.2	4.1%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary)	44.6	52.7	8.1%
5th Grade Science (Miller R-II)	44.6	52.7	8.1%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)	39.3	25.6	13.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miller R-II)	39.3	25.6	13.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44	3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)	49.1	17.2	31.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Miller R-II)	49.1	17.2	31.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	318	300	5.7%
African American	5	4	20%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	5	6	20%
Hispanic	9	4	55.6%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	294	279	5.1%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.4%	64.3%	1.1%

Schools Near Central Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	108 S Hwy 39	Miller	65707	Lawrence County	Miller R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 452-3512	305	22	13.5	63.6%	288 (94.4%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.6%)	62.6	322^nd of 906 public elementary schools	64.5%		51.4	442^nd of 898 public elementary schools	50.8%	120		56.7		42.8	49.9	47.5		41.6	33.2	$9,736	$2,163	$7,573
Mount Vernon Intermediate	Public	3-5	260 W Hwy 174	Mount Vernon	65712	Lawrence County	Mt. Vernon R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 466-2312	299	21	13.9	53.8%	269 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	54.1	408^th of 906 public elementary schools	55.0%		64.5	306^th of 898 public elementary schools	65.9%	102	33.9	51.5	43.7		48.5	25.7	38.1	51.3		$7,839	$716	$7,123
Early Learning Center	Public	PK	407 E Blaze Rd	Mount Vernon	65712	Lawrence County	Mt. Vernon R-V	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 316-7055	84	7	11.6	42.9%	61 (72.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (26.2%)								(n/a)
Mount Vernon Elementary	Public	K-2	301 E Blaze Rd	Mount Vernon	65712	Lawrence County	Mt. Vernon R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 466-7512	320	28	11.6	52.5%	278 (86.9%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.6%)								(n/a)										$12,376	$1,169	$11,207
Everton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	509 E School St	Everton	65646	Dade County	Everton R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 535-2221	71	11	6.4	87.3%	68 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)								(n/a)										$12,211	$1,750	$10,461
Lockwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	408 Locust	Lockwood	65682	Dade County	Lockwood R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 232-4528	143	14	9.9	54.5%	141 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.4	660^th of 906 public elementary schools	27.2%		39.4	575^th of 898 public elementary schools	36.0%	85	22.8				23.9			38.2		$10,258	$4,562	$5,696
Greenfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	409 Montgomery	Greenfield	65661	Dade County	Greenfield R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 637-5921	219	21	10.3	61.2%	206 (94.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)	11	823^rd of 906 public elementary schools	9.2%		28.3	679^th of 898 public elementary schools	24.4%	144		12.0	17.8	22.7		3.8	16.0		16.2	$10,790	$32	$10,758
Avilla Elementary	Public	K-8	400 Sarcoxie St	Avilla	64833	Jasper County	Avilla R-Xiii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 246-5330	108	13	8.1	54.6%	92 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (12.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	19.5	737^th of 906 public elementary schools	18.7%					(n/a)				20.1		17.7			26.7	$9,951	$1,943	$8,008
Ash Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	100 N Maple Ln	Ash Grove	65604	Greene County	Ash Grove R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 751-2533	260	20	12.8	43.5%	252 (96.9%)	5 (1.9%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	43.5					45.3				$9,133	$1,134	$7,999
Pate Early Childhood Center	Public	PK, KG-2	400 Terrace Dr	Aurora	65605	Lawrence County	Aurora R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 678-1552	469	41	11.5	64.8%	394 (84.0%)	3 (0.6%)	57 (12.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)								(n/a)										$11,060	$2,347	$8,713

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary

Is Central Elementary a good school?

Central Elementary ranks 322^nd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Central Elementary?

Students at Central Elementary are 94% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Central Elementary attend?

Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Miller High

How many students attend Central Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 305 students attended Central Elementary.

What district is Central Elementary in?

Miller R-II

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