CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

Central Elementary School was built in 1911 and opened in the fall of 1912. It replaced a small wooden school on the same site. The all brick structure contained eight classrooms for all grades. Full high school instruction was provided with a separate Principal and teachers. In 1916, and east wing was added and in 1918 a west wing was added. A fourth addition was constructed in 1930 on the west end of the school containing classrooms and a gymnasium. A new gymnasium was constructed on the east end of the school in 1955 and the 1930 gym was converted to a cafeteria. The school closed in 2000 and the pupils were transferred to the J L Webster Elementary School in Warfield. The school is now privately owned and used for residential purposes.

A historical black and white photo of Central Elementary School. The school building, captured likely in the early to mid-20th century, is a large, multi-story structure with prominent architectural features, including a central section with a peaked roof and a cupola. There are two wings flanking the central structure, each with rows of evenly spaced windows, indicative of classrooms. A group of students and perhaps some staff members are gathered in front of the school, many standing in lines, suggesting the photo might have been taken during a school event or class photo day. The terrain in the foreground is barren and sloped, leading up to the school, emphasizing its prominent position. The background is open sky, with the faint outline of mountains or hills, which along with the building style, suggests a Western or rural setting. This image serves as a visual record of the educational infrastructure and community during that period.

Central Elementary School

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