- Enrollment
- 3,972
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Centennial El
Federal NCES profile for Centennial El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482391013308
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #236 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial El has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial El ranks #236 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+101 students YoY
Centennial El grew from 858 students in 2022-23 to 959 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 61.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+101 students YoY 482391013308 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,090 enr · 19.5:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Summer Creek H S (3,972 students)
Centennial El grew from 858 students in 2022-23 to 959 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 61.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Centennial El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summer Creek H
Summer Creek H S
3,972 students
- Atascocita H S
Atascocita H S
3,696 students
- Humble H S
Humble H S
2,960 students
- Kingwood H S
Kingwood H S
2,877 students
- Kingwood Park
Kingwood Park H S
1,884 students
- This school 1,090
Centennial El
1,090 students
What this shows Centennial El reports 1,090 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial El compares
Centennial El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,090 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,090
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,763
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1090 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
African American 35.0%
White 14.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Centennial El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Humble Isd reports $10,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centennial El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Creek H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atascocita H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Humble H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingwood Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,960
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,877
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,090 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial El
How many students attend Centennial El?
Centennial El has 1,090 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 858 (2022-23) → 959 (2023-24), up 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial El?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial El is 19.5:1, which is 33% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial El?
28.9% of students at Centennial El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial El?
The largest demographic group at Centennial El is Hispanic or Latino at 40.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial El?
Centennial El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centennial El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial El ranks #236 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Humble Isd?
Besides Centennial El, Humble Isd also operates Summer Creek H S (3,972 students), Atascocita H S (3,696 students), and Humble H S (2,960 students). See the Humble Isd district page for the complete list.