At a glance
Reported students
281
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
313
Central Elementary School: 281 reported students.
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
- 279
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bruceton. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Hollow Rock - Bruceton Special School District. NCES reports 281 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85.1%) and multiracial (9.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. 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
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 17.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White85.1%
- Hispanic1.4%
- Black3.9%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.3%
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 Hollow Rock - Bruceton Special School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School High · Hollow Rock - Bruceton Special School District | 06–12 | 345 | under 0.1 mi |
| Huntingdon High School High · Huntingdon Special School District | 09–12 | 403 | 7 mi |
| Carroll County Tech Center High · Carroll County Schools | 10–12 | 1 | 7.1 mi |
| Briarwood School Elementary · Benton County Schools | 03–05 | 395 | 8.8 mi |
| Camden Elementary School Elementary · Benton County Schools | PK–02 | 442 | 9.4 mi |
| Huntingdon Primary School Elementary · Huntingdon Special School District | PK–03 | 455 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
What grades does Central Elementary School serve?
Central Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hollow Rock - Bruceton Special School District.
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School reported 281 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 279 students.
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 Hollow Rock - Bruceton Special School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Central Elementary School in?
Central Elementary School is part of Hollow Rock - Bruceton Special School District, based in Bruceton, TN, which operates 2 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 Central High School (under 0.1 mi), Huntingdon High School (7 mi), Carroll County Tech Center (7.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.