- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Center, TX
Center El
Federal NCES profile for Center El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481332000832
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Center · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Center El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center El ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Center, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Center El held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 481332000832 · Center, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 15.4:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Center H S (662 students)
Center El held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Center El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Center H S
Center H S
662 students
- F L Moffett Pr
F L Moffett Pri
630 students
- Center Middle
Center Middle
496 students
- This school
Center El
476 students
- Roughrider Aca 43
Roughrider Academy
43 students
What this shows Center El reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center El compares
Center El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,198
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 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%
African American 21.6%
White 21.2%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Center El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Center Isd reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| F L Moffett Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roughrider Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Center El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center El
How many students attend Center El?
Center El has 476 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Center, TX. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center El?
The student-teacher ratio at Center El is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center El?
71.8% of students at Center El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center El?
The largest demographic group at Center El is Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment, in Center, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center El?
Center 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 Center El rank among public schools in Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Center El ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Center, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Center Isd?
Besides Center El, Center Isd also operates Center H S (662 students), F L Moffett Pri (630 students), and Center Middle (496 students). See the Center Isd district page for the complete list.