Central Elementary

250 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 15783 18th Ave. in Lemoore, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Lemoore Union Elementary School District. As a foundational educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth and social-emotional development for students in their early formative years. The school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, emphasizing core curriculum standards while aiming to prepare students for a successful transition to middle school.

The school benefits from being part of the Lemoore community, which is known for its close ties to the nearby Naval Air Station and a strong agricultural heritage. Like many schools in the region, Central Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates diversity and encourages parental involvement. Through various classroom initiatives and school-wide activities, the staff strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous instruction with extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students develop the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning.

250

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	150
Black	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	64

Hispanic
150 (60.0 %)
American Indian
64 (25.6 %)
Two or More
20 (8.0 %)
White
15 (6.0 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Central Union Elementary
Phone:	(559)924-7797
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 23

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 25