CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1000 S DEANE DUFF AVE
CLEWISTON, FL 33440

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588 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 1000 S. Deane Duff Ave in Clewiston, Florida, serves as a key educational institution within the Hendry County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community, focusing on foundational academic skills and holistic development. By emphasizing both rigorous instruction and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success as they progress through their formative years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Central Elementary acts as a vital hub for the Clewiston community. The school works closely with families and local stakeholders to ensure that students have access to the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive. Through various programs and a commitment to inclusive education, the school strives to create a safe, engaging, and welcoming atmosphere where every student is empowered to achieve their potential and build a strong educational baseline.

588

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	335
Black	128
Asian	5
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Hispanic
335 (57.0 %)
Black
128 (21.8 %)
White
108 (18.4 %)
Two or More
11 (1.9 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
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:	HENDRY
Phone:	(863)983-1550
Website:	http://hendry-schools.org/education/school/school.php?sectionid=10&sc_id=1171294
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 57

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 74