Enrollment
533
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central El
Central El is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Angleton, Texas, enrolling 533 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 533 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,948 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #915.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (31%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 533 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Angleton Isd also operates Angleton H S (2,225 students) and Angleton J H School (1,567 students) alongside Central El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central El compares
Central El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,473
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Angleton Isd, which includes Central El.
$11,473
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.8%
State 28.4%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,225
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~533 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Central El a good school?
Central El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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