Central Elementary

Central Elementary serves 400 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in the rural community of Norwood Young America, Minnesota. With 33 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 12.1-to-1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.6 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking 200th out of 2,027 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 90th percentile.

Students show solid proficiency rates with 57% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading, while 62% achieve proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to academic excellence with an 8.2 out of 10 academic score. Central Elementary draws families from the surrounding area where the median household income is $83,472 and median home values reach $268,500.

The community maintains a low poverty rate of 4.8%, with 20% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The school's rural setting in Carver County provides students with a close-knit learning environment where they can develop strong relationships with teachers and peers while building foundational academic skills in a supportive, small-town atmosphere.

Located in a rural area, Central Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.