Excellent
#251 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 18% in state
Based on limited data
Central Elementary School
Elementary School · Lauderdale County · Florrence, AL
A Lauderdale County elementary school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3000 County Road 200, Florrence, AL 35633
- Reading 92% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Central Elementary School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average388/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,008
Median home value
$177,500
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35633; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Lauderdale County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 853 | Compare → |
| Lexington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 443 | Compare → |
| Rogers Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | Not available | 585 | Compare → |
| Waterloo High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 339 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lauderdale County
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #3 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Elementary School is listed in Lauderdale County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Florrence, AL, part of Lauderdale County, serving approximately 707 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #251 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Elementary School
What grades does Central Elementary School serve?
Central Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 707 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Elementary School rank in AL?
Central Elementary School ranks #251 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Elementary School has 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Is Central Elementary School a charter school?
No, Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Elementary School?
63.1% of students at Central Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 707
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lauderdale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (256) 764-2903
- Area population (ZIP 35633)
- 20,733
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35633; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 ACAP; directory SY 2023–24
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