CENTRAL SCHOOL

Central School is a public elementary school that is part of the Madison County school district, located in Huntsville, AL with about 745 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Central School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Central School, located on Ryland Pike in Huntsville, Alabama, is a public educational institution serving the community as part of the Madison County School System. As a comprehensive school, it provides academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities designed to support the development of students within the local district. The school’s curriculum aligns with state and district standards, aiming to prepare students for success in their subsequent academic pursuits.

The school functions as a core component of the Madison County Schools network, benefiting from the administrative resources and educational policies established by the district. By emphasizing a structured learning environment, Central School seeks to foster student growth through a combination of traditional classroom instruction and community engagement. Families looking for specific details regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district-wide initiatives can find comprehensive information through the official Madison County School System website.

For more information, contact Central School at (256) 851-4670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

990 Ryland Pike
Huntsville, AL 35811
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CENTRAL SCHOOL is a public school in Huntsville, AL with about 745 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Madison County
Total Students:
745
Teachers:
35.25
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 745 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
72.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
10.5%
Black or African American
10.3%
Hispanic/Latino
3.4%
Two or more races
3.0%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.