D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Central City Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1501 N 2nd St, Central City, KY 42330
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 25th percentile in Kentucky
Growth
D
Students gain 0.65 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 10th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

41
Repit Score
out of 100
406
Students
enrolled
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%25/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%10/100Students gain 0.65 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.78 in 2009–19; 9th percentile in Kentucky (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 69% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (+1 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+10 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%57%reading -8 pts, math +3 pts43rd percentile (list)
Low-income47%47%reading +2 pts, math +8 pts59th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1501 N 2nd St
City Central City
ZIP Code 42330
District 2100081
NCES School ID 210008101514
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 42330

Understanding the community around Central City Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,200
Per Capita Income $29,804
Poverty Rate 11.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.7%
High School or Higher 82.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $137,700
Median Rent $630
Owner-Occupied 79.3%
Renter-Occupied 20.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central City Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 84.0%
Hispanic/Latino 6.2%
Black 3.2%
Two or More Races 4.2%
Asian 2.2%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 406
Teachers (FTE) 28.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central City Elementary?
Central City Elementary has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Central City Elementary?
Central City Elementary has 406 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does Central City Elementary serve?
Central City Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central City Elementary receive per student?
Central City Elementary receives $15,137 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central City Elementary in 42330 ▼
Avg Home Value
$118,315
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1-Year Change
-10.8%
% Renters
20.7%

Other Schools in 42330

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026