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Central Elementary School (Closed 2023)

401 New Jersey
Holton, KS 66436
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 297 students in grades 3-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(15-16)
53%
35%
(15-16)
57%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
1%
1%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)
7%
19%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
7%
White
(15-16)
85%
65%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
7%
5%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% KS state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% KS state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
297 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Central Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Holton School District.

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