At a glance
Reported students
416
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
416
Central Elementary School: 416 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. 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
- 342
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 02–05 in Bogalusa. It is one of 3 current school records connected to City of Bogalusa School District. NCES reports 416 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 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 Black (76.2%) and White (12.7%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.6%. 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 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
- White12.7%
- Hispanic5%
- Black76.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
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 City of Bogalusa School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Byrd Avenue Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
303 reported students
Bogalusa High School
High · Grades 06–12
656 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byrd Avenue Primary School Elementary · City of Bogalusa School District | PK–01 | 303 | 0.9 mi |
| Bogalusa High School High · City of Bogalusa School District | 06–12 | 656 | 1 mi |
| Varnado High School High · Washington Parish | 06–12 | 256 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
What grades does Central Elementary School serve?
Central Elementary School reports grades 02–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in City of Bogalusa School District.
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School reported 416 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 342 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 416 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. 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 City of Bogalusa School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Central Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. 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 City of Bogalusa School District, based in Bogalusa, LA, which operates 3 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 Byrd Avenue Primary School (0.9 mi), Bogalusa High School (1 mi), Varnado High School (8.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.