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#1259 of 1,294 schools in KS
Central Elem
Elementary School · Dodge City · Dodge City, KS
A Dodge City elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1100 Central Avenue, Dodge City, KS 67801
- Math 14% proficient (2025)
- Reading 19% proficient (2025)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Elem score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 16% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Elem 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,359/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dodge City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,489
Median home value
$129,000
Median rent
$979/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Cathedral SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Miller ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 765 | Compare → |
| Northwest ElemEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Soule Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 400 | Compare → |
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.
Dodge City
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Elem is listed in Dodge City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Elem
Central Elem is a public elementary school in Dodge City, KS, part of Dodge City, serving approximately 387 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,259 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Elem
What grades does Central Elem serve?
Central Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Central Elem?
Central Elem has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elem is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Elem rank in KS?
Central Elem ranks #1,259 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Central Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Elem has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central Elem a charter school?
No, Central Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Elem a Title I school?
No, Central Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Elem?
92.8% of students at Central Elem 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Ford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (620) 471-2104
- Area population (ZIP 67801)
- 30,993
- Area average commute
- 12.4 min
- Area median age
- 31
Official sources & links
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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 67801; 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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