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Central Elem
PublicElementaryGrades 3–6
1501 Park Ave, Baxter Springs, KS 66713 · (620) 856-3311 · Part of Baxter Springs Unified School District 508
Students
223
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
68%
Setting
Rural
Grades
3–6
What stands out about Central Elem
- School Grade A−: near the top of Missouri’s public schools
- Math proficiency 14 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 11 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency42%
State average 27.9%
Reading / language arts46%
State average 35.5%
Location
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1501 Park Ave, Baxter Springs
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 358
Grade 463
Grade 555
Grade 647
Enrollment over time
234’20
212’21
216’22
222’23
223’24
Down 4.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 70%American Indian/Alaska Native 14%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 5%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.