Below Average
#1055 of 1,284 schools in KY
Central City Elementary
Elementary School · Muhlenberg County · Central City, KY
A Muhlenberg County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1501 N 2nd St, Central City, KY 42330
- Math 30% proficient (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central City Elementary score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central City Elementary 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,085/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Central 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
$47,904
Median home value
$140,000
Median rent
$756/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Muhlenberg County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 350 | Compare → |
| Greenville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 594 | Compare → |
| Longest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 369 | Compare → |
| Muhlenberg South ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 563 | 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.
Muhlenberg County
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,648NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central City Elementary is listed in Muhlenberg County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central City Elementary
Central City Elementary is a public elementary school in Central City, KY, part of Muhlenberg County, serving approximately 406 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,055 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central City Elementary
What grades does Central City Elementary serve?
Central City Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Central City Elementary?
Central City Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central City Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central City Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central City Elementary rank in KY?
Central City Elementary ranks #1,055 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Central City Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Central City Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 City Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central City Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central City Elementary a charter school?
No, Central City Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central City Elementary a Title I school?
No, Central City Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central City Elementary?
75.9% of students at Central City Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Muhlenberg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (270) 754-4474
- Area population (ZIP 42330)
- 9,354
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. 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 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. 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 42330; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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