- Enrollment
- 2,225
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Angleton, TX
Central El
Federal NCES profile for Central El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480831012579
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Angleton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central El has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central El ranks #9 of 9 schools in Angleton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Central El held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 480831012579 · Angleton, TX Other · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 16.2:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Angleton H S (2,225 students)
Central El held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Central El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Angleton H S
Angleton H S
2,225 students
- Angleton J H S
Angleton J H School
1,567 students
- Westside El
Westside El
1,029 students
- This school 533
Central El
533 students
- Northside El 479
Northside El
479 students
- Rancho Isabell 464
Rancho Isabella El
464 students
What this shows Central El reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central El compares
Central 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,378
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 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
White 30.6%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Central El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Angleton Isd reports $12,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angleton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Angleton J H School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho Isabella El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~533 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central El
How many students attend Central El?
Central El has 533 students enrolled. It is a public school in Angleton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central El?
The student-teacher ratio at Central El is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central El?
72.7% of students at Central El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central El?
The largest demographic group at Central El is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Angleton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central El?
Central El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Central El rank among schools in Angleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Central El ranks #9 of 9 schools in Angleton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Angleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Angleton Isd?
Besides Central El, Angleton Isd also operates Angleton H S (2,225 students), Angleton J H School (1,567 students), and Westside El (1,029 students). See the Angleton Isd district page for the complete list.