Central School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Owosso, Michigan 48867 · Owosso Public Schools
#974 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#33272 of 50,301 nationally
About Central School
Central School is a public elementary located in Owosso, in the Owosso Public Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 409 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 974th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 409.
There are 5 schools in Owosso; Central School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)29%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.0
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Emerson School
Owosso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students · 1.2 km away
Bryant School
Owosso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students · 1.9 km away
Owosso Middle School
Owosso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students · 1.9 km away
Owosso High School
Owosso · Public high · Grades 9–12
805 students · 1.9 km away
Elsa Meyer Elementary School
Corunna · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
484 students · 4.9 km away
Corunna High School
Corunna · Public high · Grades 8–12
610 students · 5.6 km away
Corunna Middle School
Corunna · Public middle · Grades 4–7
438 students · 5.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
Charles C McGlinnen School
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409 students
Roosevelt Elementary School
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409 students
Lakes Elementary School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
Holmes Elementary School
Spring Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
409 students
Bean Elementary School
Spring Arbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
Bark RiverHarris Elementary School
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410 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central School a good school?
Central School has a Success Index (US) of 38.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #974 of 1,581 in Michigan. 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 School rank in Michigan?
Central School ranks #974 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #33272 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central School?
Central School had 409 students in 2025.
Is Central School a elementary school or a high school?
Central School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Central School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.