Central Elementary School

Central School Central School offers children a great start to their academic life.

Central School provides opportunities for students to be successful.

Central School is the pride of the community.

Students at Central School are well-prepared at for their future endeavors.

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Central Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

206 N 3rd St, Albemarle, NC

Stanly County Schools

508 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Melissa Smith

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
35%

Reading Proficiency
31%

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

31%

Math Proficiency

35%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

510:1

Student Diversity

Male

54.8%

Female

45.2%

Black

34.8%

White

34.2%

Two or more races

13.7%

Hispanic

13.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

3.8%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

8/28/2019

It gets a perfect 10. Everyone here really wants your child to succeed.

4.0 parent

4/3/2014

Central Elementary is a very great school but the uniforms need to go, kids get made fun of for used/worn out uniforms the same as street clothes.

5.0 parent

2/7/2014

Central Elementary is without a doubt a VERY good school. Mrs. Mellissa Smith is an awsesome Principal. However the E.C (EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN). department needs a little work. Stanly County needs to dig a liitle deeper into their funding and hire PROFFESIONALLY TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED TEACHERS WITH...

5.0 teacher

8/9/2013

Central Elementary is a great elementary school! The staff and teachers always go above and beyond to ensure student success. Our school has a very diverse population, thus making it a great place to work and learn about ourselves and others. Our school has really grown over the past several years;...

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Central Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Albemarle, NC and is served by the Stanly County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 508 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Central Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Stanly STEM Early College, Albemarle High School, Stanly Early College High School, and more. Learn more about what Albemarle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Elementary School.

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