CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Central Intermediate School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Central Community School District school district, located in Central, LA with about 1,116 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 62 teachers, Central Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 Intermediate School, located at 12636 Sullivan Road in Central, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Central Community School System. The school primarily caters to students in the intermediate grade levels—typically spanning grades 3 through 5—providing a transitional academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school. As part of the Central community, the school is deeply integrated into the local district, which is well-regarded for its focus on maintaining high academic standards and fostering a strong sense of community pride among its students, faculty, and families.
The school’s environment is designed to support the developmental needs of pre-adolescent learners by balancing rigorous core curricula in subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science with social-emotional growth. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere, Central Intermediate School aims to prepare students for the increased responsibilities of middle school while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and building foundational life skills. Its location in the heart of the City of Central reflects the district’s commitment to providing neighborhood-based education, ensuring that the school remains a focal point for student achievement and community engagement.
For more information, contact Central Intermediate School at (225) 261-1390 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Central, LA 70818
(225) 261-1390
CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Central, LA with about 1,116 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Central Community School District
- Total Students:
- 1,116
- Teachers:
- 62
- 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 1,116 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.0%
- Black or African American
- 17.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.