CENTRAL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Central City Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Muhlenberg County school district, located in Central City, KY with about 406 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 29 teachers, Central City Elementary 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 City Elementary, located at 1501 N 2nd St in Central City, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community within the Muhlenberg County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the foundational skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual curiosity and character building among its young learners.
The school is deeply integrated into the Central City area, playing a vital role in the daily lives of families in the region. With a commitment to inclusivity and student engagement, Central City Elementary emphasizes strong communication between educators, students, and parents to create a collaborative atmosphere. Through various extracurricular opportunities and classroom initiatives, the school strives to prepare its students not just for academic testing, but for long-term success and active participation within their community.
For more information, contact Central City Elementary at (270) 754-4474 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-4474
CENTRAL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Central City, KY with about 406 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Muhlenberg County
- Total Students:
- 406
- Teachers:
- 29.09
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 406 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 84.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9%
- Black or African American
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.