Central Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Paintsville, Kentucky 41240 · Johnson County
#257 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#19104 of 50,301 nationally
About Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a public elementary located in Paintsville, in the Johnson County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 341 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 257th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is students per teacher (79th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 341.
There are 5 schools in Paintsville; Central Elementary School ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)77.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
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 Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- 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).
Paintsville High School
Paintsville · Public high · Grades 7–12
318 students · 2.4 km away
Paintsville Elementary School
Paintsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
434 students · 2.6 km away
Johnson County Middle School
Paintsville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
449 students · 3.4 km away
Johnson Central High School
Paintsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
888 students · 3.6 km away
Highland Elementary School
Staffordsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
392 students · 5.1 km away
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
Wittensville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
390 students · 5.8 km away
Porter Elementary School
Hagerhill · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
431 students · 6.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
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Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
Dawson Springs Elementary
Dawson Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
Sturgis Elementary School
Sturgis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
343 students
Hager Elementary School
Ashland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
344 students
Adairville Elementary School
Adairville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
344 students
Austin Tracy Elementary School
Lucas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
346 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary School a good school?
Central Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 58.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #257 of 707 in Kentucky. 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 Kentucky?
Central Elementary School ranks #257 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #19104 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School had 341 students in 2025.
Is Central Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Central Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Elementary School?
There are 7 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.