Central Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Indianapolis, Indiana 46268 · MSD Pike Township
#963 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#41055 of 50,301 nationally
About Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a public elementary located in Indianapolis, in the MSD Pike Township school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 634 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 963rd of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 634.
There are 237 schools in Indianapolis; Central Elementary School ranks 167th of 221 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.1
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
- 634
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- 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).
Lincoln Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students · 593 m away
Pike High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,188 students · 600 m away
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 6–12
942 students · 1.5 km away
Eastbrook Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students · 2.5 km away
New Augusta Public Academy - North
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students · 3.1 km away
Snacks Crossing Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
793 students · 3.2 km away
New Augusta Public Academy - South
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students · 3.2 km away
Deer Run Elementary
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
616 students · 3.4 km away
Guion Creek Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
833 students · 4.4 km away
Guion Creek Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
550 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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633 students
Southwestern Elementary School
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633 students
Weisser Park Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
632 students
Maple Glen Elementary
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
632 students
Brook Park Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
637 students
Cedar Elementary School
Avon · Public elementary · Grades K–4
638 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary School a good school?
Central Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 26.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #963 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 #963 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #41055 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School had 634 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.