Central Elementary
15783 18th Avenue, Lemoore, CA 93245-9742
Summary
Central Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 26th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 26.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 21.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 26.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 21.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,405/1,734 (19th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,160/1,735 (33rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 212 |
| Low-Income Students | 123 (58.0%) |
| English Learners | 23 (10.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.5 points from last year and rose 11.8 points over the full period. Math fell 1.5 points from last year and rose 7.2 points over the full period.
•Math +7.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 15.0% to 33.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,405 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 28.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results held steady and English-only results rose.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 23% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 9% to 18%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 15.0% to 33.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,160 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 21.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Central Elementary compare within the district?
Central Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Central Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Central Elementary rank in California?
Central Elementary ranks No. 1,405 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,160 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Central Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 3 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 20.5% meet the reading standard and 19.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Central Elementary compare with other schools in Lemoore?
Central Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Lemoore with 2026 results.
Explore schools in LemooreHow does Central Elementary compare with other schools in Kings County?
Central Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 11 K–8 schools in Kings County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kings CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Central ElementaryThis school | 21.5% | 26.4% |
| Akers Elementary | 59.4% | 68.4% |
| Stratford Elementary | 25.1% | 34.6% |
