CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Central Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Vermillion Com Sch Corp school district, located in Clinton, IN with about 297 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 20 teachers, Central Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 208 S 9th St in Clinton, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the South Vermillion Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, typically covering the primary grade levels. By emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to build the essential skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition into middle school and beyond.
Beyond academics, Central Elementary is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Clinton. The school frequently promotes a culture of character development, encouraging students to engage in positive social interactions and community values. With a focus on individualized attention and a collaborative relationship between teachers, staff, and families, Central Elementary works to ensure that each child receives the resources and encouragement needed to reach their full potential in a safe, nurturing setting.
For more information, contact Central Elementary School at (765) 832-7731 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Clinton, IN 47842-1799
(765) 832-7731
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Clinton, IN with about 297 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Vermillion Com Sch Corp
- Total Students:
- 297
- Teachers:
- 20
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 297 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 40.4%
- Male
- 59.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.