Central Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Greencastle, Indiana 46135 · South Putnam Community Schools
#319 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#16439 of 50,301 nationally
About Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a public elementary located in Greencastle, in the South Putnam Community Schools school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 335 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 319th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (77th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 335.
There are 8 schools in Greencastle; Central Elementary School ranks 1st of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
South Putnam High School
Greencastle · Public high · Grades 9–12
354 students · 258 m away
South Putnam Middle School
Greencastle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
268 students · 258 m away
Greencastle Middle School
Greencastle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
383 students · 6.9 km away
Greencastle High School
Greencastle · Public high · Grades 9–12
497 students · 7.2 km away
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School
Greencastle · Public elementary · Grades K–2
160 students · 7.2 km away
Deer Meadow Primary School
Greencastle · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
359 students · 7.9 km away
Cloverdale Elementary School
Cloverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
445 students · 8.0 km away
Cloverdale High School
Cloverdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
301 students · 8.0 km away
Cloverdale Middle School
Cloverdale · Public middle · Grades 5–8
297 students · 8.1 km away
Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy
Cloverdale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,986 students · 8.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
West Central Elementary School
Francesville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
335 students
Highland Park Elementary School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
336 students
Eastbrook South Elementary
Upland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
336 students
Parkside Elementary School
Goshen · Public elementary · Grades K–4
334 students
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
Kokomo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
Fairmont Elementary School
New Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
334 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary School a good school?
Central Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 62.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #319 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Central Elementary School ranks #319 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #16439 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School had 335 students in 2025.
Is Central Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Central Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.