Central Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ferguson, Missouri 63135 · Ferguson-Florissant R-II
#1036 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#44771 of 50,301 nationally
About Central Elementary
Central Elementary is a public elementary located in Ferguson, in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 250 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1036th of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (51th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 250.
There are 7 schools in Ferguson; Central Elementary ranks 2nd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)12%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)69.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
STEAM Academy at Msb High Scho
Ferguson · Public high · Grades 9–12
434 students · 1.2 km away
Ferguson Middle
Ferguson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
582 students · 1.4 km away
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr
Ferguson · Public middle · Grades 6–6
278 students · 1.5 km away
Lee Hamilton Elementary
Ferguson · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
310 students · 1.7 km away
The Innovation School at Cv
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
143 students · 1.8 km away
Griffith Elementary
Ferguson · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
292 students · 1.8 km away
Bermuda Elementary
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
164 students · 2.1 km away
Walnut Grove Elem.
Ferguson · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
368 students · 2.6 km away
Berkeley Elementary School
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
374 students · 2.6 km away
McCluer High
Florissant · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,075 students · 3.2 km away
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Pickett Elem.
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Southeast Elem.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary a good school?
Central Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 20.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1036 of 1,159 in Missouri. 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 rank in Missouri?
Central Elementary ranks #1036 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #44771 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary had 250 students in 2025.
Is Central Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Central Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.