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Public elementary school · Beech Grove City Schools · Beech Grove, Indiana

Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School rates 5.8, right at the middle of Beech Grove City Schools's elementary schools, whose rated median is 5.8.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.8this school

5.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Beech Grove City Schools median is 5.8.

#1,176 of 1,828 schools in Indiana · Beech Grove City Schools: 1 elementary schools rated, median 5.8

The brief

A Beech Grove City Schools elementary school serving grades 2nd – 3rd.

Students at Central Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

It ranks 1,176 of 1,828 schools in Indiana and 3 of 5 in Beech Grove City Schools.

Math26%16 points below the Indiana average of 42%2026 ILEARN
Reading22%20 points below the Indiana average of 42%2026 ILEARN
In 2026, 26% of students were proficient in math and 22% in reading, against Indiana averages of 42% and 42%.2026 ILEARN; 56 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.0
50% of the rating
Academics
4.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • 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.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • 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.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
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 46107; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Central Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$57,377
Median home value
$166,600
Median rent
$1,051/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
77
Very Walkable
Bike Score
46
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,163/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Beech Grove. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Beech Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
73.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and six rate higher than Central Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Central Elementary School serve?

Central Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 15.8:1. 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 IN?

Central Elementary School ranks #1,176 of 1,828 schools in IN.

What is Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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?

73.9% 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 facts

Grades
2nd – 3rd
Enrollment
380
Student-teacher ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Marion County
Rank in district
#3 of 5
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$13,931
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 46107)
13,021
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
36.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.