Central Elementary School vs. River Park Elementary School
Should you attend Central Elementary School or River Park Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
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Overview
Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
296 students
559 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1895 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#853 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
90
Grade 1 Students
51
89
Grade 2 Students
47
98
Grade 3 Students
51
91
Grade 4 Students
53
102
Grade 5 Students
49
89
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
24%
25%
% Black
27%
7%
% White
36%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
