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Central Elementary

Summary:

Central Elementary is a public elementary school located in Sidney, Montana, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 251 students. The school is part of the Sidney Elementary School District, which is ranked 123 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (82.87%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 83.56% to 86.96% White students. The school outperforms the Sidney Elementary District and the state of Montana in the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics (42.04% vs. 35.24% and 36.59%, respectively), but lags behind in Reading (39.18% vs. 43.51% and 46.03%). In Science, Central Elementary's performance (47.62%) is slightly lower than the Sidney Elementary District (49.72%) but higher than the state average (37.03%). The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 98th out of 123 Montana elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 141st out of 332 in 2022-2023, and its SchoolDigger rating has improved from 1 star to 3 stars out of 5.

Compared to nearby schools like Fairview School and Rau School, Central Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.7, which is lower than West Side Elementary (14.9) but higher than Fairview School (11.3). While Central Elementary is making progress in improving its academic performance and school rating, the school may need to focus on enhancing its reading instruction and addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population, which includes a higher percentage of Hispanic and Native American students compared to the surrounding schools.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 200 3rd Avenue SE
       Sidney, MT  59270

(406) 433-4080

District: Sidney Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
141st of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,597 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sidney Middle School
High:    Sidney High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  256

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.1%
Hispanic:
12.1%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary ranks better than 57.5% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.1%), Hispanic (12.1%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.6% 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 14.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary is $12,597.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Central Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sidney Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sidney Elementary 123rd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.59 152nd 217 30.0%
2005 89.45 7th 218 96.8%
2006 66.15 71st 234 69.7%
2007 61.33 93rd 230 59.6%
2008 73.68 34th 194 82.5%
2009 66.37 61st 190 67.9%
2010 71.11 49th 241 79.7%
2011 68.78 66th 247 73.3%
2012 69.68 56th 244 77.0%
2013 72.44 50th 246 79.7%
2015 23.31 235th 287 18.1%
2016 20.03 165th 191 13.6%
2017 30.66 83rd 109 23.9%
2018 29.68 91st 116 21.6%
2019 23.82 98th 123 20.3%
2021 63.08 149th 356 58.1%
2022 68.95 119th 329 63.8%
2023 60.09 141st 332 57.5%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, 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
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 460 460
1991 394 1 1 17 6 n/a n/a 0 419
1992 386 2 1 16 2 n/a n/a 0 407
1993 388 0 0 13 9 n/a n/a 0 410
1994 371 0 0 10 6 n/a n/a 0 387
1995 365 1 2 7 5 n/a n/a 0 380
1996 365 1 2 7 5 n/a n/a 0 380
1997 363 3 0 9 4 n/a n/a 0 379
1998 722 3 4 13 21 n/a n/a 0 763
1999 691 4 4 7 27 n/a n/a 0 733
2000 638 4 3 9 26 n/a n/a 0 680
2001 634 3 3 9 29 n/a n/a 0 678
2002 543 2 3 8 29 n/a n/a 0 585
2003 543 2 3 8 29 n/a n/a 0 585
2004 523 3 3 15 28 n/a n/a 0 572
2005 501 3 2 17 25 n/a n/a 0 548
2006 490 6 2 12 24 n/a n/a 0 534
2007 413 8 5 24 16 n/a n/a 0 466
2008 403 4 4 23 15 n/a n/a 0 449
2009 439 2 4 16 16 n/a n/a 0 477
2010 445 1 4 17 11 n/a n/a 0 478
2011 445 1 5 22 8 3 5 0 489
2012 487 2 5 34 16 0 4 0 548
2013 517 5 4 49 11 0 14 0 600
2014 286 3 3 24 6 0 14 0 336
2015 318 1 0 31 2 0 12 0 364
2016 280 1 1 30 5 0 11 0 328
2017 275 1 1 29 5 0 13 0 324
2018 281 2 0 33 7 0 18 0 341
2019 293 2 0 34 6 0 18 0 353
2020 279 4 2 33 3 0 10 0 331
2021 224 1 3 25 3 0 8 0 264
2022 221 2 2 29 4 0 8 0 266
2023 208 2 2 26 3 1 9 0 251
2024 205 2 0 31 5 0 13 0 256

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
1990 460 24.0 19.1 13.3
1991 419 22.3 18.7 17.9
1992 407 21.0 19.3 21.6
1993 410 21.9 18.7 23.7
1994 387 24.3 15.9 23
1995 380 23.9 15.9 26.1
1996 380 23.9 15.9 26.1
1997 379 23.9 15.9 27.4
1998 763 41.6 18.3 9.8
1999 733 42.6 17.2 31.7
2000 680 42.1 16.2 32.2
2001 678 42.5 16.0 20.1
2002 585 38.7 15.1 35.9
2003 585 38.7 15.1 35.9
2004 572 36.0 15.9 33.6
2005 548 35.8 15.3 30.8
2006 534 32.2 16.6 28.8
2007 466 30.9 15.1 34.1
2008 449 27.6 16.3 31.8
2009 477 28.7 16.6 26
2010 478 29.7 16.0 28.2
2011 489 29.8 16.4 29.2
2012 548 31.2 17.5 26.5
2013 600 36.2 16.5 38.8
2014 336 17.7 18.8 26.5
2015 364 19.0 19.1 28.6
2016 328 19.0 17.2 28.4
2017 324 18.9 17.1 28.7
2018 341 18.3 18.6 32.3
2019 353 19.9 17.7 29.2
2020 331 19.1 17.2 26.6
2021 264 17.1 15.3 n/a
2022 266 17.2 15.4 n/a
2023 251 17.0 14.7 n/a
2024 256 17.2 14.8 42.6

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
1990 460 24.0 19.1 13.3
1991 419 22.3 18.7 17.9
1992 407 21.0 19.3 21.6
1993 410 21.9 18.7 23.7
1994 387 24.3 15.9 23
1995 380 23.9 15.9 26.1
1996 380 23.9 15.9 26.1
1997 379 23.9 15.9 27.4
1998 763 41.6 18.3 9.8
1999 733 42.6 17.2 31.7
2000 680 42.1 16.2 32.2
2001 678 42.5 16.0 20.1
2002 585 38.7 15.1 35.9
2003 585 38.7 15.1 35.9
2004 572 36.0 15.9 33.6
2005 548 35.8 15.3 30.8
2006 534 32.2 16.6 28.8
2007 466 30.9 15.1 34.1
2008 449 27.6 16.3 31.8
2009 477 28.7 16.6 26
2010 478 29.7 16.0 28.2
2011 489 29.8 16.4 29.2
2012 548 31.2 17.5 26.5
2013 600 36.2 16.5 38.8
2014 336 17.7 18.8 26.5
2015 364 19.0 19.1 28.6
2016 328 19.0 17.2 28.4
2017 324 18.9 17.1 28.7
2018 341 18.3 18.6 32.3
2019 353 19.9 17.7 29.2
2020 331 19.1 17.2 26.6
2021 264 17.1 15.3 n/a
2022 266 17.2 15.4 n/a
2023 251 17.0 14.7 n/a
2024 256 17.2 14.8 42.6

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $11,343
2022 $12,236
2023 $12,597

Data source: Montana 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 98th of 123 Elementary schoolsRanks 141st of 332 Elementary schools
 37.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students353251
 28.9%
African American22
American Indian63
 50%
Asian02
Hispanic3426
 23.5%
Pacific Islander01
White293208
 29%
Two or More Races189
 50%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary

Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sidney Middle School
High : Sidney High School

Students at Central Elementary are 80% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 256 students attended Central Elementary.

Central Elementary ranks 141st of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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