Central Elementary

295 N. San Gorgonio Ave.
Banning, CA 92220

783 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School is located in Banning, California, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Banning Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community engagement, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of belonging within the local community.

The school’s location on North San Gorgonio Avenue places it centrally within the town, making it an accessible hub for families in the area. Like many schools in the district, Central Elementary typically prioritizes inclusive classroom practices, the integration of technology, and the cultivation of a safe, structured space where students are encouraged to grow. Through partnerships between dedicated staff, parents, and the broader Banning community, the school strives to uphold high educational expectations while addressing the diverse needs of its student population.

783

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	615
Black	53
Asian	35
Two or More	20
American Indian	9

Hispanic
615 (78.5 %)
Black
53 (6.8 %)
White
51 (6.5 %)
Asian
35 (4.5 %)
Two or More
20 (2.6 %)
American Indian
9 (1.1 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Banning Unified
Phone:	(951)922-0264
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	783
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	588
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	128

* 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

Kindergarten 161

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 133

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 125

Grade 6 2