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Central Elementary

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At a glance

School / programCentral Elementary
SectorPublic district
Grades / entryK-5
Published address250 N Third St, Albemarle, NC 28001
Telephone704-961-3200
Websitecentral.stanlycountyschools.org/
NCES school ID370432000024

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NCES · 2024–2025

Enrollment & staffing

525Students enrolled
38.92Teachers, full-time equivalents
13.49Students per teacher FTE

These are reported 2024–2025 figures, not a current head count. The student–teacher ratio is not average class size. Missing values are shown as “Not reported.” View the NCES school record ↗

Enrollment by grade

NCES 2024–2025 enrollment by grade
Grade KG72
Grade 1102
Grade 297
Grade 382
Grade 495
Grade 577

Ratings & family perspectives

GreatSchools rating: 6/10 (checked October 15, 2026).

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Location & attendance area

Central Elementary location within Stanly County; shaded Central Albemarle attendance boundary

The shaded area is the Central Albemarle elementary attendance polygon published by Stanly County GIS. Boundaries were retrieved October 15, 2026. Check address and grade in the official locator, and confirm the assignment with the district.

Latitude35.3546
Longitude-80.1955
Coordinate sourceNCES EDGE public-school locations, 2024–25
Location meaningPublished school location; not a surveyed visitor entrance

Coordinates are reproduced from the named public source. They are estimated school locations or county address points, not surveyed entrances. School outlines are official GIS polygons, not approximate circles. The district makes the final attendance assignment.

Upcoming school events

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Sources & review dates

Contact and program information: official school website; Stanly County Schools. Map source: NCES EDGE public-school locations, 2024–25. NCES CCD school record, 2024–2025 enrollment/staffing. Attendance boundaries: Stanly County GIS. Links and feeds checked October 15, 2026.

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