Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 2-3
905 Sycamore St,  Lafayette, TN
Macon County School District
3.0
473 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dawn Thompson
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
39%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
31.4%
State Average
32.2%
Science
40.6%
State Average
37%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
808:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.7%
Female
43.3%
White
77%
Hispanic
20.1%
Two or more races
1.9%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/13/2026
My child has been at this school for two years. We have experienced a couple other elementary schools prior to this. The teachers are nice but the school just seems very money hungry. All. The. Time. I understand this school may need money, but the way it is pushed in the kids faces is too much. Dur...
5.0 parent
12/4/2009

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Central Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 2-3 in Lafayette, TN, in the Lafayette neighborhood, and is served by the Macon County School District in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 473 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Central Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $285,851. Discover additional schools in the area, like Macon County High School, Macon Christian Academy, Lighthouse Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lafayette has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Elementary School.

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