Central Elementary School

central.albany.k12.or.us

125 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located in Albany, Oregon, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Greater Albany Public School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students by balancing core academic requirements with social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking, ensuring that young learners build a strong educational base as they prepare for middle school and beyond.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Central Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and parent involvement, often acting as a hub for local families. The school utilizes its location at 336 9th Ave SW to provide a safe, accessible environment where students are encouraged to engage with their peers through various school-sponsored activities and programs. By prioritizing communication between teachers, students, and guardians, Central Elementary aims to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere that supports the diverse needs of its student population and promotes a lifelong love of learning.

125

Total Students

10.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	24
Two or More	7

White
94 (75.2%)
Hispanic
24 (19.2%)
Two or More
7 (5.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Greater Albany Public SD 8J
Phone:	(541)967-4561
Website:	http://central.albany.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
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

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 44