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#1223 of 2,221 schools in MO
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Central Elem.
Elementary School · CENTRAL R-III
900 ST FRANCOIS AVE, Park Hills, MO 63601
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MO statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
566
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
566
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,223 of 2,221
In Park Hills
#6 of 7
public schools
In district
#4 of 4
CENTRAL R-III
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Central Elem.
Elementary School in Park Hills · grades Pre-K – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Central Elem.
Central Elem. is a public elementary school in Park Hills, MO, part of CENTRAL R-III. Central Elem. serves approximately 566 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Central Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,223 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 6.2 · Average
- District avg 6.3
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
63.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Central Elem. Compares
See how Central Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
900 ST FRANCOIS AVE, Park Hills, MO 63601
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Central Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WEST COUNTY ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 4.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is JEFFERSON ELEM. (rated 7.0/10, 7.3 miles away, in nearby Farmington), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST JOSEPH SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 8.3 miles away, in nearby Farmington), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Park Hills, see our Park Hills schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. Desloge | 0.8 mi | 3.7 |
| NORTH CO. MIDDLE Desloge | 0.8 mi | 4.9 |
| CENTRAL HIGH Park Hills | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| INTERMEDIATE SCH. Desloge | 1.2 mi | 5.4 |
| WEST ELEM. Park Hills | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| CENTRAL MIDDLE Park Hills | 1.9 mi | 6.9 |
| SPECIAL ACRES SCHOOL Park Hills | 1.9 mi | — |
| NORTH CO. SR. HIGH Bonne Terre | 3.3 mi | 5.4 |
| NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY Bonne Terre | 4.0 mi | 5.9 |
| WEST COUNTY HIGH Park Hills | 4.5 mi | 5.8 |
| WEST COUNTY MIDDLE Park Hills | 4.6 mi | 7.0 |
| WEST COUNTY ELEM. Park Hills | 4.7 mi | 8.5 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Farmington | 5.7 mi | 7.1 |
| FARMINGTON SR. HIGH Farmington | 7.4 mi | 5.8 |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. Farmington | 7.3 mi | 7.0 |
| BISMARCK R-V ELEM. Bismarck | 7.8 mi | 5.3 |
| BISMARCK R-V HIGH Bismarck | 7.8 mi | 6.2 |
| TRUMAN LEARNING CENTER Farmington | 7.8 mi | 4.7 |
| WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ELEM. Farmington | 7.8 mi | 5.1 |
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Farmington | 8.3 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63601 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,798
Median Home Value
$114,400
Median Rent
$734/mo
Population
16,434
College Educated
16.3%
Homeownership
67.6%
Avg Commute
22.4 min
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Median Age
38.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| AC PREP ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 6.2 |
| CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY Excelsior Springs, MO | 6.2 |
| CROSSROADS ELEM. Dardenne Prairie, MO | 6.2 |
| FREDERICKTOWN INTERMEDIATE Fredericktown, MO | 6.2 |
| HAWTHORN ELEM. St. Peters, MO | 6.2 |
| HILLSBORO ELEM. Hillsboro, MO | 6.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Central Elem.
What grades does Central Elem. serve?
Central Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Central Elem.?
Central Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 566 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elem. is 12.9:1. 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 MO?
Central Elem. ranks #1,223 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Central Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Central Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
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.?
63.4% 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 566
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 63.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- St. Francois County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (573) 431-2616
Resources & Links
District
CENTRAL R-III- District Enrollment
- 2,092
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,368
- District Rank
- #4 of 4
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