Central El Sch

290 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

290

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	4
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	19

White
261 (90.0 %)
Two or More
19 (6.6 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.4 %)
Black
4 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elizabeth Forward SD
Phone:	(412)896-2318
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 53

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 40