CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Central El Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Elizabeth Forward SD school district, located in Elizabeth, PA with about 312 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 21 teachers, Central El Sch 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 401 Rock Run Road in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Elizabeth Forward School District. The school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparation for middle school transitions. As part of a district known for its community-oriented approach, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in both classroom instruction and extracurricular activities designed to foster early academic success.
The facility itself is situated in a quiet residential area of Elizabeth, offering a centralized hub for families within the district. Central Elementary is recognized for its commitment to building strong teacher-student relationships and maintaining high standards of elementary education. By focusing on essential skills such as literacy, mathematics, and character education, the school strives to create a structured yet welcoming environment that prepares its young learners for the challenges and opportunities of their future educational careers.
For more information, contact Central El Sch at (412) 896-2318 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Elizabeth, PA 15037-2416
(412) 896-2318
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Elizabeth, PA with about 312 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Elizabeth Forward SD
- Total Students:
- 312
- Teachers:
- 21.69
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 312 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.