Central Elem
#65 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#8006 of 50,301 nationally
About Central Elem
Central Elem is a public elementary located in Wamego, in the Wamego school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 357 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 65th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (69th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 357.
There are 4 schools in Wamego; Central Elem ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)33.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
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
- 357
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Central Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wamego High
Wamego · Public high · Grades 9–12
504 students · 195 m away
West Elem
Wamego · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
353 students · 1.1 km away
Wamego Middle School
Wamego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
385 students · 1.5 km away
St George Elem
St George · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
374 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Jefferson School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
356 students
Cessna Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
Beeson Elementary
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Frank Rushton Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
Tomahawk Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
Silver Lake Elem
Silver Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
355 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elem a good school?
Central Elem has a Success Index (US) of 74.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #65 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 #65 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #8006 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Elem?
Central Elem had 357 students in 2025.
Is Central Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Central Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Elem?
There are 4 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.