At a glance
Reported students
339
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
524.5
Central Elementary School: 339 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
16.1:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 339
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Lebanon. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Lebanon Community School Corp. NCES reports 339 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.7%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Central Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.8%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black2.7%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lebanon Community School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hattie B Stokes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
394 reported students
Harney Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
448 reported students
Perry Worth Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
601 reported students
Lebanon Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
849 reported students
Lebanon Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,070 reported students
Public schools near Central Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harney Elementary School Elementary · Lebanon Community School Corp | KG–05 | 448 | 1 mi |
| Hattie B Stokes Elementary School Elementary · Lebanon Community School Corp | KG–05 | 394 | 1.2 mi |
| Perry Worth Elementary School Elementary · Lebanon Community School Corp | KG–05 | 601 | 5.1 mi |
| Boone Meadow Elementary · Zionsville Community Schools | PK–04 | 545 | 8.8 mi |
| Thorntown Elementary School Elementary · Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist | PK–06 | 429 | 9.2 mi |
| Stonegate Elementary Elementary · Zionsville Community Schools | PK–04 | 462 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
What grades does Central Elementary School serve?
Central Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lebanon Community School Corp.
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School reported 339 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 339 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 339 students and 21.03 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Central Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Central Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lebanon Community School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Central Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Central Elementary School in?
Central Elementary School is part of Lebanon Community School Corp, based in Lebanon, IN, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Central Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harney Elementary School (1 mi), Hattie B Stokes Elementary School (1.2 mi), Perry Worth Elementary School (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.