- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Center Point, TX
Center Point El
Federal NCES profile for Center Point El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481335000836
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Point El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Center Point · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Point El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Point El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Center Point, TX.
School address
District: Center Point Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481335000836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Center Point El held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.1 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 481335000836 · Center Point, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 14.9:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Center Point H S (163 students)
Center Point El held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.1 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Center Point El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Center Point El
269 students
- Center Point H
Center Point H S
163 students
- Center Point M 102
Center Point Middle
102 students
What this shows Center Point El reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Point El compares
Center Point 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$15,561
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.8%
White 32.0%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Center Point El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Center Point Isd reports $15,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Point El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Point H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center Point Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Point El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center Point El
How many students attend Center Point El?
Center Point El has 269 students enrolled. It is a public school in Center Point, TX. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Point El?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Point El is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Point El?
73.2% of students at Center Point El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Point El?
The largest demographic group at Center Point El is Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment, in Center Point, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Point El?
Center Point El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Point El rank among public schools in Center Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Point El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Center Point, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Center Point Isd?
Besides Center Point El, Center Point Isd also operates Center Point H S (163 students) and Center Point Middle (102 students). See the Center Point Isd district page for the complete list.