Enrollment
329
Elementary
DISTRICT 248 · STATE 366
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CENTRAL·NCES 400714000279
Central Elementary School
108089 South 4670 Road, Sallisaw, OK 74955 · (918) 775-5525 · Sequoyah County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL329 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
214 students
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 68%
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 | 24 | 7% |
| Kindergarten | 40 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 32 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 41 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 26 | 8% |
| Grade 4 | 35 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 29 | 9% |
| Grade 6 | 39 | 12% |
| Grade 7 | 39 | 12% |
| Grade 8 | 24 | 7% |
Student demographics
72%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 73% · 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
Central Elementary School→Central High School
Based on grade levels within CENTRAL. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Central Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In Sequoyah County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 329 | #479 of 941 | #8 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #115 of 708 | #2 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 71.8% | #148 of 708 | #2 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 65.0% | #560 of 876 | #10 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.2% | #84 of 164 | 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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
329
+57 (+21%) vs 2020
+34% since 1990-91, when it was 246
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
was 12.9:1
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 | 329 | 23.6 | 14.0:1 | 65% (214) |
| 2023-24 | 335 | 22.7 | 14.8:1 | 76% (255) |
| 2022-23 | 310 | 23.2 | 13.4:1 | 66% (204) |
| 2020-21 | 272 | 21 | 12.9:1 | 75% (205) |
| 2017-18 | 307 | 24 | 12.8:1 | 70% (216) |
| 2015-16 | 326 | 24 | 13.6:1 | 68% (221) |
| 2010-11 | 368 | 24 | 15.3:1 | 88% (322) |
| 2000-01 | 341 | 22 | 15.5:1 | 61% (209) |
| 1990-91 | 246 | 12 | 20.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Central Elementary School.
About Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is the name of a medium-sized elementary school in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The school enrolls 329 students, from pre-K through 8.
Central Elementary School belongs to CENTRAL, a district of 2 schools and 495 students.
Native American students form the largest group at Central Elementary School, 33% of enrollment. Next come 29% White, 29% multiracial, and 6% Hispanic. By the diversity index, Central Elementary School comes in at 72%.
The ratio of students to teachers is 14.0:1, with 23.6 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. The 15.6:1 average for elementary schools in Oklahoma is higher than this school's figure. Lunch subsidy eligibility at Central Elementary School is 65%. Compared with the 75% average for public schools in Sequoyah County, the school's rate is lower.
Census Bureau estimates for Sequoyah County show that median household income is about $51,093, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 25 public schools operate in Sequoyah County, serving about 7,452 students.
The nearest public school is Central High School, at less than a tenth of a mile. Central Elementary School has 5 other public schools within five miles.
Its location is classified as Rural: Distant by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Enrollment was 272 in 2020-21 and 329 in 2024-25, a rise of 57 students. The student-to-teacher ratio went up from 12.9:1 to 14.0:1.
Topics for discussion here include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Sequoyah County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
39,860
Census ACS
Median income
$51,093
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
25
7,452 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sallisaw
- Sallisaw High SchoolHigh · 608 students
- Liberty Elementary SchoolElementary · 559 students
- Sallisaw Middle SchoolMiddle · 407 students
- Brushy Public SchoolElementary · 379 students
- Eastside Elementary SchoolElementary · 345 students
- Central High SchoolHigh · 166 students
Nearby schools
- Central High School0.0 mi · 166
- Eastside Elementary School3.9 mi · 345
- Liberty Elementary School4.0 mi · 559
- Gans High School4.1 mi · 96
- Gans Elementary School4.1 mi · 249
- Sallisaw Middle School6.1 mi · 407
Frequently asked questions
About Central Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School enrolls approximately 329 students in grades PK-08.
What age range does Central Elementary School serve?
Central Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 08.
How many teachers does Central Elementary School have?
Central Elementary School employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Central Elementary School?
Student demographics at Central Elementary School are roughly 29% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 29% Two or more.
What district is Central Elementary School in?
Central Elementary School is part of CENTRAL.
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