Enrollment
406
Elementary
DISTRICT 335 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BEDFORD CITY·NCES 391001700129
Central Primary School
799 Washington St, Bedford, OH 44146 · (440) 439-4225 · Cuyahoga County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL406 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.8:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
0
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 | 54 | 13% |
| Kindergarten | 99 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 129 | 32% |
| Grade 2 | 124 | 31% |
Student demographics
44%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 54% · 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
Where Central Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Cuyahoga County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 406 | #806 of 1,808 | #66 of 193 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #307 of 1,582 | #30 of 158 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 43.8% | #652 of 1,590 | #70 of 158 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.5% | #715 of 992 | #79 of 98 |
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
406
-58 (-12%) vs 2020
-10% since 1990-91, when it was 453
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
was 15.5:1
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 | 406 | 26.8 | 15.2:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 396 | 27 | 14.7:1 | 94% (371) |
| 2022-23 | 397 | 29 | 13.7:1 | 76% (302) |
| 2020-21 | 464 | 30 | 15.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 439 | 28.5 | 15.4:1 | 80% (351) |
| 2015-16 | 519 | 32 | 16.2:1 | 76% (396) |
| 2010-11 | 532 | 30 | 17.7:1 | 74% (393) |
| 2000-01 | 480 | 25 | 19.2:1 | 37% (178) |
| 1990-91 | 453 | 20 | 22.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Central Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (439 to 406); teachers down 6% (28.5 to 26.8).
About Central Primary School
Central Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ohio, with an address in Bedford. Its enrollment is 406 students, spread over pre-K through 2.
Besides Central Primary School, Bedford City runs 6 other schools. The district enrolls 2,887 students.
Federal enrollment data show Central Primary School is 73% Black. Other groups include 12% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, and 6% White. The county population is about 29% Black. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 44, compared with 70 nationally.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Central Primary School is 15.2:1, based on 26.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in Ohio, 17.9:1, is higher.
In Cuyahoga County, home to about 1,245,873 people, the median household earns about $64,468 a year, roughly 37% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Cuyahoga County number 352, with about 155,924 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Bedford High School, is about 0.9 miles. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
For locale, NCES codes Central Primary School as Suburb: Large.
A 12% decline took enrollment from 464 in 2020-21 to 406 in 2024-25.
Central Primary School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Cuyahoga County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,245,873
Census ACS
Median income
$64,468
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
352
155,924 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Bedford City
- Bedford High SchoolHigh · 836 students
- Heskett Middle SchoolMiddle · 592 students
- Columbus Intermediate SchoolElementary · 378 students
- Glendale Primary SchoolElementary · 309 students
- Carylwood Intermediate SchoolElementary · 248 students
- Excel AcademyHigh · 118 students
Other schools in Bedford
- Bedford High SchoolHigh · 836 students
- Heskett Middle SchoolMiddle · 592 students
- Columbus Intermediate SchoolElementary · 378 students
- Glendale Primary SchoolElementary · 309 students
- Carylwood Intermediate SchoolElementary · 248 students
- Excel AcademyHigh · 118 students
Other Central Primary schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Central Primary. Central Primary School is the 4th largest of the 4.
- Central Primary SchoolWashington, IL · 700 students
- Central Primary SchoolGonzales, LA · 626 students
- CENTRAL PRIMARYBLOOMFIELD, NM · 433 students
Nearby schools
- Bedford High School0.9 mi · 836
- Excel Academy1.0 mi · 118
- Glendale Primary School1.2 mi · 309
- Columbus Intermediate School1.2 mi · 378
- Carylwood Intermediate School1.2 mi · 248
- Ohio College Preparatory School1.6 mi · 179
Frequently asked questions
About Central Primary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Central Primary School?
Central Primary School enrolls approximately 406 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Central Primary School serve?
Central Primary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Central Primary School is approximately 15.2:1 (27 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Central Primary School?
Student demographics at Central Primary School are roughly 6% White, 12% Hispanic, 73% Black, 0% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is Central Primary School in?
Central Primary School is part of Bedford City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.