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#469 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 26% in state

Central Elementary School

Elementary School · Lawrenceburg Community School Corp · Lawrenceburg, IN

A Lawrenceburg Community School Corp elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.

500 Short St, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

  • Math 49% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.6% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.1% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-1.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$11,479
Chronic Absenteeism10.1%

Students at Central Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency49%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
52%
2025
Math
49%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

41.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The 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. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$89,986

Median home value

$231,000

Median rent

$773/mo

College educated

31.8%

Homeownership

82.9%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Lawrence Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–80.1 mi130Compare →
St John Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–83.9 mi56Compare →
St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–84.0 mi79Compare →
Aurora Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–64.9 mi537Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lawrenceburg Community School Corp

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$11,479NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Central Elementary School is listed in Lawrenceburg Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lawrenceburg, IN, part of Lawrenceburg Community School Corp, serving approximately 414 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #469 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central Elementary School

What grades does Central Elementary School serve?

Central Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 14.8:1. 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 #469 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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?

41.1% 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
414
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Dearborn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.1%
Area population (ZIP 47025)
23,713
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
39.7
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.
  • 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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · 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 47025; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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