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Public School | Grades K-6 | South Putnam Community Schools

Central Elementary School is located in Greencastle, IN and is one of 3 elementary schools in South Putnam Community Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 250 students in grades K-6.

Central Elementary School did not make AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Indiana in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Central Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Central Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Indiana average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Central Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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1888 East US Hwy 40, Greencastle, IN 46135

(765) 653-6175

http://www.sputnam.k12.in.us

South Putnam Community Schools

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 250

47% 53%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Central Elementary School had 43% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Indiana had 46% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

97%

Hispanic

Two or More Races

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South Putnam Community Schools District Spending

$8,914Per Pupil

The South Putnam Community Schools spends $8,914 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about South Putnam Community Schools District

13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Central Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Indiana average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the ISTEP

What is it?

The The Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 10 are assessed in English/language arts and math and in grades 5 and 7 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students are rated at one of three levels:"did not pass", "pass", or "pass+". The goal is for all students to score at or above the "pass" level. Students must pass the grade 10 ISTEP+ in order to graduate from high school.

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Central Elementary School

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13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

Test Scores

About the ISTEP

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

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