Central Elem
#516 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#36303 of 50,301 nationally
About Central Elem
Central Elem is a public elementary located in Columbus, in the Columbus school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 2–6. In 2025 it enrolled 348 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 516th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (66th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 348.
There are 3 schools in Columbus; Central Elem ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)19%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)64.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
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 Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 19%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elem a good school?
Central Elem has a Success Index (US) of 33.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #516 of 686 in Kansas. 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 Elem rank in Kansas?
Central Elem ranks #516 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #36303 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Elem?
Central Elem had 348 students in 2025.
Is Central Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Central Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades 2–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Elem?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Central Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.