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Central Point Elementary School

450 S 4th St, Central Point, OR 97502Central Point SD 6 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
454
Students
Total enrolled
$21,061
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 47% vs nat'l
23.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 53% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 454 students in grades KG–05 in Central Point, Oregon.
47% above average funding
District spends $21,061 per pupil, 47% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Central Point Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Central Point, Oregon, serving grades KG–05 with 454 students. The district invests $21,061 per student — 47% above the national average of $14,347, with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Central Point Elementary School

454
Total Students
23.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution226 male · 228 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 300 students
Student Composition
74%
17%
Asian1%
White74%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black1%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 410294000402

Academic Outcomes at Central Point Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 39th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97502

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,061Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,061
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,267
Student Support$4,002
Administration$2,527
Operations$3,159
Other$2,106
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,061 spent per student, an estimated $9,330 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
62%
27%
State government
61.9%
Local (property tax)
26.8%
Federal programs
11.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,061/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Jewett Elementary SchoolRichardson Elementary SchoolSams Valley Elementary SchoolPatrick Elementary School
↓
Middle
Scenic Middle SchoolHanby Middle School
↓
High School
Crater School of Business Innovation and ScienceCrater Academy of Health and Public ServicesCrater Renaissance Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyJackson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCentral Point SD 6 →
Phone: (541)494-6500
NCES ID: 410294000402
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Central Point seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Central Point SD 6
Mid
Scenic Middle School
844 students · 06–08
● 42 opp58% FRL
Elem
Jewett Elementary School
612 students · KG–05
● 42 opp66% FRL
Elem
Richardson Elementary School
517 students · KG–05
● 42 opp42% FRL
High
Crater School of Business Innovation and Science
496 students · 09–12
● 42 opp39% FRL
High
Crater Academy of Health and Public Services
487 students · 09–12
● 42 opp41% FRL
High
Crater Renaissance Academy
470 students · 09–12
● 42 opp75% FRL
Mid
Hanby Middle School
375 students · 06–08
● 41 opp75% FRL
Elem
Sams Valley Elementary School
247 students · KG–05
● 42 opp66% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
450 S 4th St, Central Point, OR 97502
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.