Central Elementary School

ces.lowndesboe.org

200 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 141 Main St in Hayneville, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lowndes County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their early formative years. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, working to provide a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school.

The school operates under the oversight of the Lowndes County Board of Education, adhering to the district’s mission of promoting excellence and equity in student achievement. Through its official website, http://ces.lowndesboe.org, the school maintains communication with families by providing access to academic resources, district policies, and information regarding school events. By prioritizing foundational literacy and numeracy skills, Central Elementary plays a critical role in the educational infrastructure of Hayneville, striving to empower its young learners to succeed in a changing global landscape.

200

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	2
Black	196

Black
196 (98.0%)
White
2 (1.0%)
Hispanic
2 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lowndes County
Phone:	(334)563-7319
Website:	http://ces.lowndesboe.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 27