CENTRAL ES

As a middle-of-the-pack elementary-level community in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, CENTRAL ES caters to 329 students from grades pre-K through 8, run under CENTRAL.

Within CENTRAL, which oversees 2 schools and 495 students, CENTRAL ES is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, CENTRAL ES lists that the largest single group is Native American at 33%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest breaks down as 29% White, 29% multiracial, 6% Hispanic.

On the resource side, On paper, CENTRAL ES has 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.0:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 15.6:1 average. Around 65% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is south of Sequoyah County's rate of about 75%.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Sequoyah County put median household earnings sit near $51,093, about 15% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Sequoyah County runs 25 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,452 students), of which CENTRAL ES is one.

The closest other public school is CENTRAL HS, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Over the past 7-year window. CENTRAL ES's enrollment has increased 7% since 2018, when it stood at 307 (now 329). White enrollment moved from 20% to 29% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 12.8:1 in 2018 to 14.0:1 today.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.