Central Elementary School

302 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

302

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	8
Black	2
Two or More	12

White
280 (92.7 %)
Two or More
12 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.6 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)

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:	South Vermillion Com Sch Corp
Phone:	(765)832-7731
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 61

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 39