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#2439 of 3,192 schools in MI

Central Elementary School

Elementary School · Flushing Community Schools · Flushing, MI

A Flushing Community Schools elementary school serving grades 1st – 6th.

525 COUTANT ST, Flushing, MI 48433

  • Math 34% vs MI 35% (2022)
  • Reading 46% vs MI 42% (2022)
  • 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-8.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.5 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
District spending per student$13,246
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at Central Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
35%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
42%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
31%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* 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 MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.2%

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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average635/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flushing), 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

$81,301

Median home value

$197,400

Median rent

$982/mo

College educated

28.8%

Homeownership

85.9%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48433; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Robert Bellarmine Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–80.4 mi181Compare →
Springview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.41–61.0 mi451Compare →
Seymour Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.51–61.5 mi500Compare →

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.

Flushing Community Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$13,246NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Flushing, MI, part of Flushing Community Schools, serving approximately 487 students in grades 1st-6th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,439 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central Elementary School

What grades does Central Elementary School serve?

Central Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 6th.

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 20.3:1. 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 MI?

Central Elementary School ranks #2,439 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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?

53.2% 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
1st – 6th
Enrollment
487
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Genesee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
Area population (ZIP 48433)
25,756
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
42.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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)
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 48433; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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