Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-5
509 S Broadway St,  Hastings, MI
Hastings Area School System
3.0
264 Students
B
Niche Grade
Find new educational opportunities close to home. Central Elementary School is located right in the heart of Hastings, Michigan. The historic building is at the corner of Walnut Street and Broadway Street in the walkable, tree-lined city. Students from prekindergarten through fifth grade can prepare for the future in this highly rated and competitively sized elementary school in Hastings. As a part of the Hastings Area School District, Central Elementary School provides students a broad range of support before and after their elementary school experience. Hastings Community Child Care and Preschool partners with the elementary school and is open to children as young as six weeks old to prepare them for educational and social-emotional success. Immediately south of Central Elementary School is Hastings Middle School, where learners can take the next step after completing the fifth grade. Central Elementary School delivers a diverse academic curriculum that includes hands-on learning opportunities. From programming mini robots to growing seeds, students can gain practical experience in relevant STEM topics in this welcoming school. Students at Central Elementary School can partner with other elementary students throughout the Hastings Area School District for field trips and community outreach programs. Adults in the area are welcome to apply as volunteers at the school to help build school pride in central Hastings.

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Sarah Geukes
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
90.8%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic
4.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/26/2024
Great place for students to learn. Teachers are supportive and go out of their way to help students get what they need.
1.0 parent
4/10/2018
Not good had a problem told the principal and they lied and put my child right back in danger

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Central Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Hastings, MI, in the Hastings neighborhood, and is served by the Hastings Area School System in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 264 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Central Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $233,753. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hastings High School, Barry Isd Special Education, Barry County Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Hastings has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Elementary School.

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