Is Central Elementary a good school?

Central Elementary ranks 594 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 270 students attended Central Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Central Elementary?

Students at Central Elementary are 59% White, 24% African American, 11% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Central Elementary attend?

Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend: High : South Pemiscot High

Central Elementary

Summary:

Central Elementary is a public elementary school located in Steele, Missouri, serving grades 1-6 with a total enrollment of 261 students. The school is part of the South Pemiscot County R-V school district, which is ranked 301 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 22.2% to 30.9%, well above the state average. The school's test scores are also consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 30% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 40.8%. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.82% to 100%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Ross Elementary, Senath-Hornersville Elementary School, and South Elementary, Central Elementary's performance is generally lower, with higher chronic absenteeism rates and lower test scores. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past several years, from a high of 528 out of 1,045 Missouri elementary schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 771 out of 901 schools in 2020-2021, suggesting that the school's performance is not improving and may be worsening compared to other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 1-6

611 Beasley Rd
Steele, MO 63877-1726

(573) 695-4781

District: South Pemiscot County R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
594^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,832

Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

High:

South Pemiscot High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 270

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.3%

African American:

24.4%

Two or more races:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Elementary ranks worse than 65.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.52. (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 (59.3%), African American (24.4%), two or more races (10.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Central Elementary employs 21.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary is $11,832.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 594^th 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:

South Pemiscot County R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks South Pemiscot County R-V 301^st 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	24.94	925^th	1074	13.9%
2007	16.31	1004^th	1080	7.0%
2008	21.15	971^st	1084	10.4%
2009	24.86	890^th	1053	15.5%
2010	19.73	941^st	1066	11.7%
2011	36.71	792^nd	1088	27.2%
2012	35.72	811^th	1085	25.3%
2013	40.27	759^th	1108	31.5%
2014	44.78	654^th	1089	39.9%
2015	48.90	578^th	1058	45.4%
2016	40.65	557^th	865	35.6%
2017	40.07	655^th	1032	36.5%
2018	48.76	528^th	1045	49.5%
2019	23.73	856^th	1052	18.6%
2021	14.66	771^st	901	14.4%
2022	20.45	734^th	908	19.2%
2023	26.02	699^th	898	22.2%
2024	36.52	594^th	906	34.4%

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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	70.58	175^th	887	80.3%
2019	40.16	590^th	907	35.0%
2021	34.80	380^th	574	33.8%
2022	39.92	315^th	532	40.8%
2023	44.66	321^st	611	47.5%
2024	63.48	161^st	625	74.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	68.96	70^th	251	72.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	69.86	47^th	243	80.7%

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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	43.92	507^th	898	43.5%
2019	25.54	751^st	917	18.1%
2021	8.36	663^rd	691	4.1%
2022	19.59	578^th	675	14.4%
2023	25.37	536^th	673	20.4%

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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	Total
1992	300	91	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	391
1993	307	105	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	412
1994	313	100	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	414
1995	310	104	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	418
1996	310	104	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	418
1997	312	101	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	418
1998	306	112	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	426
1999	346	120	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	477
2000	339	130	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	477
2001	360	119	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	487
2002	356	136	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	502
2003	356	136	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	502
2004	327	117	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	452
2005	341	116	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	465
2006	326	108	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	445
2007	347	97	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	456
2008	334	102	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	448
2009	330	81	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	424
2010	292	89	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	401
2011	295	82	2	13	0	0	0	392
2012	278	82	3	12	0	0	0	375
2013	261	66	3	21	0	0	3	354
2014	267	73	3	9	0	0	8	360
2015	251	77	3	9	0	0	18	358
2016	235	74	2	9	0	0	20	340
2017	223	80	4	14	0	0	21	342
2018	218	67	3	14	0	0	25	327
2019	228	68	2	19	0	0	35	352
2020	248	70	2	18	0	0	44	382
2021	180	52	2	17	0	0	32	283
2022	159	44	1	18	0	0	33	255
2023	165	46	1	16	0	0	33	261
2024	160	66	0	15	0	0	29	270

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
1992	391	24.0	16.2	94.9
1993	412	23.3	17.7	87.6
1994	414	23.4	17.7	94.9
1995	418	23.5	17.8	95
1996	418	23.5	17.8	95
1997	418	24.5	17.1	63.6
1998	426	27.6	15.4	62.2
1999	477	30.1	15.8	62.1
2000	477	31.1	15.3	60.6
2001	487	33.1	14.7	59.3
2002	502	33.1	15.2	61.6
2003	502	33.1	15.2	61.6
2004	452	33.1	13.7	65.3
2005	465	32.1	14.5	69.7
2006	445	33.1	13.4	69.7
2007	456	32.1	14.2	69.3
2008	448	34.1	13.1	48.4
2009	424	36.1	11.7	69.1
2010	401	33.1	12.1	69.8
2011	392	29.4	13.3	70.4
2012	375	28.1	13.3	70.1
2013	354	28.4	12.4	68.1
2014	360	28.4	12.6	68.3
2015	358	26.0	13.7	100
2016	340	26.0	13.0	99.1
2017	342	26.9	12.7	100
2018	327	26.9	12.1	100
2019	352	25.9	13.5	99.1
2020	382	24.1	15.8	99.2
2021	283	17.4	16.2	98.9
2022	255	19.6	12.9	98.8
2023	261	21.4	12.1	100
2024	270	21.4	12.5	100

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
1992	391	24.0	16.2	94.9
1993	412	23.3	17.7	87.6
1994	414	23.4	17.7	94.9
1995	418	23.5	17.8	95
1996	418	23.5	17.8	95
1997	418	24.5	17.1	63.6
1998	426	27.6	15.4	62.2
1999	477	30.1	15.8	62.1
2000	477	31.1	15.3	60.6
2001	487	33.1	14.7	59.3
2002	502	33.1	15.2	61.6
2003	502	33.1	15.2	61.6
2004	452	33.1	13.7	65.3
2005	465	32.1	14.5	69.7
2006	445	33.1	13.4	69.7
2007	456	32.1	14.2	69.3
2008	448	34.1	13.1	48.4
2009	424	36.1	11.7	69.1
2010	401	33.1	12.1	69.8
2011	392	29.4	13.3	70.4
2012	375	28.1	13.3	70.1
2013	354	28.4	12.4	68.1
2014	360	28.4	12.6	68.3
2015	358	26.0	13.7	100
2016	340	26.0	13.0	99.1
2017	342	26.9	12.7	100
2018	327	26.9	12.1	100
2019	352	25.9	13.5	99.1
2020	382	24.1	15.8	99.2
2021	283	17.4	16.2	98.9
2022	255	19.6	12.9	98.8
2023	261	21.4	12.1	100
2024	270	21.4	12.5	100

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	$00 (0.0%)	$9,540 (100.0%)	$9,540
2020	n/a	$9,649 (100.0%)	$9,649
2021	$479 (4.5%)	$10,072 (95.5%)	$10,551
2022	$68 (0.6%)	$11,764 (99.4%)	$11,832

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 856^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 699^th of 898 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)	31.1	25	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Pemiscot County R-V)	31.1	25	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)	35.6	33.4	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Pemiscot County R-V)	35.6	33.4	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)	20	70.2	50.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Pemiscot County R-V)	20	70.2	50.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)	36	24.4	11.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Pemiscot County R-V)	36	24.4	11.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)	17.1	7.3	9.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Pemiscot County R-V)	17.1	7.3	9.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary)	48.8	22	26.8%
5th Grade Science (South Pemiscot County R-V)	48.8	22	26.8%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary)	34.1	26.8	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Pemiscot County R-V)	34.1	26.8	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)	23.7	10.9	12.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Pemiscot County R-V)	23.7	10.9	12.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	352	261	25.9%
African American	68	46	32.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	19	16	15.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	228	165	27.6%
Two or More Races	35	33	5.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.1%	100%	0.9%

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 Science 8th 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	1-6	611 Beasley Rd	Steele	63877	Pemiscot County	South Pemiscot County R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 695-4781	270	21	12.5	100.0%	160 (59.3%)	66 (24.4%)	15 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.7%)	36.5	594^th of 906 public elementary schools	34.4%		26	699^th of 898 public elementary schools	22.2%	105	30.0		36.4		15.2		47.5		30.4	21.7	$11,832	$68	$11,764
East Elementary	Public	PK-K	709 E. Main Extension	Steele	63877	Pemiscot County	South Pemiscot County R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 695-4426	37	7	5.1	100.0%	23 (62.2%)	3 (8.1%)	6 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (13.5%)								(n/a)											$7,309	$28	$7,281
Cooter Elementary	Public	K-6	1867 State Highway E	Cooter	63839	Pemiscot County	Cooter R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 695-4584	76	9	8.3	56.6%	71 (93.4%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)								(n/a)											$15,284	$4,608	$10,676
Pemiscot County R-III Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	1727 County Hwy 536	Caruthersville	63830	Pemiscot County	Pemiscot County R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 333-1856	143	13	10.6	97.9%	141 (98.6%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				41.6		15.5					$16,259	$1,552	$14,706
Delta C-7 Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	20 Charger Ln	Deering	63840	Pemiscot County	Delta C-7	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 757-6615	71	11	6.3	63.4%	53 (74.6%)	8 (11.3%)	6 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)								(n/a)											$11,448	$428	$11,019
Caruthersville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Washington Ave	Caruthersville	63830	Pemiscot County	Caruthersville 18	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 333-6100	501	36	13.9	100.0%	193 (38.5%)	215 (42.9%)	18 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (14.8%)	13.9	790^th of 906 public elementary schools	12.8%		13.4	786^th of 898 public elementary schools	12.5%	4	14.2	16.3	8.0		22.2		25.6		23.2		$9,267	$2,409	$6,858
Mathis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	607 N Sixth St	Hayti	63851	Pemiscot County	Hayti R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 359-6500	379	36	10.6	100.0%	82 (21.6%)	286 (75.5%)	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.8	837^th of 906 public elementary schools	7.6%		21.4	731^st of 898 public elementary schools	18.6%	106	18.2	22.1		6.5	13.1		13.7	24.5	10.9	9.8	$9,881	$3,427	$6,453
South Elementary	Public	3-5	920 S Kennett St	Kennett	63857	Dunklin County	Kennett 39	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 717-1130	403	33	12.3	99.3%	218 (54.1%)	136 (33.7%)	40 (9.9%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	42.5	537^th of 906 public elementary schools	40.7%		43.6	528^th of 898 public elementary schools	41.2%	9	31.8	35.8	35.3		45.1		33.2	36.8	37.7		$9,100	$3,414	$5,686
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	1600 Ely Street	Kennett	63857	Dunklin County	Kennett 39	No	No	No	No	(573) 717-1115	95	4	23.7	96.8%	52 (54.7%)	25 (26.3%)	6 (6.3%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (11.6%)								(n/a)
H. Byron Masterson Elementary	Public	K-2	1600 Ely St	Kennett	63857	Dunklin County	Kennett 39	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 717-1115	436	34	12.7	99.3%	218 (50.0%)	147 (33.7%)	41 (9.4%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.7%)								(n/a)											$8,606	$2,946	$5,661

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