CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Central Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pickens 01 school district, located in Central, SC with about 358 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 23 teachers, Central Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 608 Johnson Road in Central, South Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Pickens County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. It emphasizes foundational academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of strong character, aiming to prepare its young students for success in their future academic endeavors.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Central Elementary is known for being an integral part of the small-town community of Central. The school works closely with parents and local stakeholders to provide a nurturing atmosphere that prioritizes both student achievement and holistic well-being. By utilizing its resources to encourage both classroom excellence and extracurricular participation, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students during their critical formative years.
For more information, contact Central Elementary at (864) 397-1400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Central, SC 29630
(864) 397-1400
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Central, SC with about 358 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pickens 01
- Total Students:
- 358
- Teachers:
- 23.7
- 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 358 students
- White
- 61.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.6%
- Black or African American
- 11.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.