Very Good
#147 of 635 schools in WV
Top 23% in state
Central City Elementary School
Elementary School · Cabell County Schools · Huntington, WV
A Cabell County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2100 Washington Ave, Huntington, WV 25704
- Math 46% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central City Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Central City 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,418/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntington), 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
$51,646
Median home value
$119,000
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25704; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Burlington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Kellogg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Chesapeake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–4 | 1.8 mi | 492 | 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.
Cabell County Schools
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #7 of 25
- District spending per student
- $15,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central City Elementary School is listed in CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central City Elementary School
Central City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Huntington, WV, part of Cabell County Schools, serving approximately 419 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central City Elementary School
What grades does Central City Elementary School serve?
Central City Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Central City Elementary School?
Central City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central City Elementary School is 11.6:1. 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 School rank in WV?
Central City Elementary School ranks #147 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Central City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central City Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central City Elementary School a charter school?
No, Central City Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central City Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Central City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cabell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.7%
- Phone
- (304) 528-5231
- Area population (ZIP 25704)
- 14,413
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 25704; 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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