Central School

www.mcssk12.org

657 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

657

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	45
Black	75
Asian	1
Two or More	46
American Indian	33
Pacific Islander	1

White
456 (69.4 %)
Black
75 (11.4 %)
Two or More
46 (7.0 %)
Hispanic
45 (6.8 %)
American Indian
33 (5.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison County
Phone:	(256)851-4670
Website:	http://www.mcssk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 75