CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OKEECHOBEE school district, located in OKEECHOBEE, FL with about 584 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 610 SW 5th Avenue in Okeechobee, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Okeechobee County School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the local community. The school emphasizes core academic instruction while promoting the social and emotional development necessary for students to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels.

Beyond daily classroom instruction, the school utilizes its digital platform to maintain communication with families and provide transparency regarding its operations. The administration and faculty focus on cultivating a collaborative school culture that encourages parent involvement and student engagement. By integrating standard curriculum requirements with local community values, Central Elementary strives to provide a stable, enriching educational experience for the children of Okeechobee.

For more information, contact CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 462-5077 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.