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Enrollment
357
Elementary
DISTRICT 355 · STATE 313
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WAMEGO·NCES 200000301607
Central Elem
900 7th Street, Wamego, KS 66547 · (785) 456-7278 · Pottawatomie County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL357 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.1:1 · STATE 13.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
33%
119 students
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 51%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 36 | 10% |
| Kindergarten | 122 | 34% |
| Grade 1 | 110 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 89 | 25% |
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 58% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Wamego. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Central Elem
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elem this school | 357 | 33.3% | N/A |
| West Elem Wamego | 353 | 32.0% | 62.5% |
| Baldwin Elementary Primary Center Baldwin City | 365 | 32.9% | N/A |
| Cheney Elem Cheney | 395 | 33.7% | 68.0% |
| Jefferson West Elementary School Meriden | 320 | 34.4% | 60.9% |
| Auburn Elementary Auburn | 336 | 33.3% | 44.8% |
Matched among Kansas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Central Elem ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kansas | In Pottawatomie County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 357 | #270 of 714 | #2 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #216 of 539 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.0% | #482 of 540 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 33.3% | #522 of 658 | #3 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.3% | #288 of 377 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
357
-23 (-6%) vs 2020
-20% since 1990-91, when it was 446
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
was 12.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 357 | 27.4 | 13.1:1 | 33% (119) |
| 2023-24 | 394 | 30 | 13.1:1 | 35% (139) |
| 2022-23 | 407 | 31.7 | 12.8:1 | 32% (129) |
| 2020-21 | 380 | 31 | 12.3:1 | 27% (102) |
| 2017-18 | 385 | 29.5 | 13.1:1 | 29% (110) |
| 2015-16 | 377 | 28 | 13.5:1 | 32% (121) |
| 2010-11 | 384 | 26 | 14.8:1 | 31% (119) |
| 2000-01 | 284 | 23 | 12.3:1 | 30% (84) |
| 1990-91 | 446 | 26 | 17.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Central Elem.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (385 to 357); teachers down 7% (29.5 to 27.4).
About Central Elem
Central Elem is an elementary school in Wamego, Kansas, according to federal school records. It is open to students in pre-K through 2 and enrolls 357 students.
The 5 schools in Wamego enroll 1,617 students altogether, Central Elem among them.
A large majority of enrollment at Central Elem is White, at 88%. After that, the student body is 6% multiracial and 5% Hispanic. Among Pottawatomie County residents, the White share is about 89%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 22%.
The school had 27.4 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Kansas is similar, at 13.2:1. The school reported 33% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. The figure for public schools in Pottawatomie County is close, at 31%.
In Pottawatomie County, median household income comes to about $92,325, roughly 38% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The county's public schools total 16, with about 4,283 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Wamego High, is about 0.1 miles. There are 4 other public schools within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Town: Fringe.
By 2024-25, enrollment had dropped to 357, from 380 in 2020-21.
People can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs and other school topics. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Pottawatomie County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
26,204
Census ACS
Median income
$92,325
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
4,283 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Wamego
- Wamego HighHigh · 504 students
- Wamego Middle SchoolMiddle · 385 students
- West ElemElementary · 353 students
- Wamego High School Virtual SchoolHigh · 18 students
Other schools in Wamego
- Wamego HighHigh · 504 students
- Wamego Middle SchoolMiddle · 385 students
- West ElemElementary · 353 students
- Wamego High School Virtual SchoolHigh · 18 students
Other Central Elementary schools
151 other US public schools in 35 states are named Central Elementary. Central Elem is the 80th largest of the 152.
- Central ElemDodge City, KS · 381 students
- Central ElemColumbus, KS · 348 students
- Central ElemOlathe, KS · 254 students
- Central ElemBaxter Springs, KS · 223 students
- Central ElemBurden, KS · 162 students
Nearby schools
- Wamego High0.1 mi · 504
- Wamego High School Virtual School0.1 mi · 18
- West Elem0.7 mi · 353
- Wamego Middle School0.9 mi · 385
- St George Elem6.5 mi · 374
- Rock Creek High School9.7 mi · 415
Frequently asked questions
About Central ElemWhat is the total enrollment at Central Elem?
Central Elem enrolls approximately 357 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Central Elem serve?
Central Elem serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Central Elem have?
Central Elem employs 27 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Central Elem?
Student demographics at Central Elem are roughly 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 6% Two or more.
Is Central Elem public or private?
Central Elem is a public K-12 school, overseen by Wamego.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.