At a glance
Reported students
357
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas elementary enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 708 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
357
Central Elem: 357 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 383
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Central Elem
Central Elem is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Wamego. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Wamego. NCES reports 357 students for 2024–25.
Among 708 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, close to the Kansas median of 13.1:1 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%) and multiracial (5.6%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 28.7%. 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 Elem
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.35 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 28.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88%
- Hispanic5%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
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 Wamego
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Elem
Elementary · Grades 03–05
353 reported students
Wamego Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
385 reported students
Wamego High
High · Grades 09–12
504 reported students
Wamego High School Virtual School
High · Grades 09–12
18 reported students
Public schools near Central Elem
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wamego High High · Wamego | 09–12 | 504 | 0.1 mi |
| Wamego High School Virtual School High · Wamego | 09–12 | 18 | 0.1 mi |
| West Elem Elementary · Wamego | 03–05 | 353 | 0.7 mi |
| Wamego Middle School Middle · Wamego | 06–08 | 385 | 0.9 mi |
| St George Elem Elementary · Rock Creek | PK–04 | 374 | 6.5 mi |
| Rock Creek High School High · Rock Creek | 09–12 | 415 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Central Elem
What grades does Central Elem serve?
Central Elem reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wamego.
How many students attend Central Elem?
Central Elem reported 357 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 383 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Central Elem?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 357 students and 27.35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Central Elem a public, charter, or magnet school?
Central Elem is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wamego attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Central Elem students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.3% 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 Elem in?
Central Elem is part of Wamego, based in Wamego, KS, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Central Elem?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wamego High (0.1 mi), Wamego High School Virtual School (0.1 mi), West Elem (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.