Central Elementary School

339 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 1888 E US Hwy 40 in Greencastle, Indiana, serves as a primary educational institution within the Greencastle Community School Corporation. Situated along a major thoroughfare, the school functions as a community hub for local families, providing a foundational learning environment for children in the surrounding area. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development, typically serving students in the early elementary grade levels.

As a part of the Greencastle district, Central Elementary emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, aiming to prepare students for future academic success. The school generally focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for student engagement. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to build essential skills and form lasting connections within their local community.

339

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	8
Black	2
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	2

White
318 (93.8 %)
Two or More
9 (2.7 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.4 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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 Putnam Community Schools
Phone:	(765)653-6175
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 55

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 65