- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stephenville, TX
Central El
Federal NCES profile for Central El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484152004744
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Stephenville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central El ranks #4 of 4 schools in Stephenville, TX.
School address
District: Stephenville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484152004744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Central El held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 484152004744 · Stephenville, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 14:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Stephenville H S (1,079 students)
Central El held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 28.7 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
- Stephenville H
Stephenville H S
1,079 students
- Gilbert Int
Gilbert Int
562 students
- Henderson J H
Henderson J H
544 students
- Chamberlin El
Chamberlin El
503 students
- Hook El
Hook El
485 students
- This school 405
Central El
405 students
What this shows Central El reports 405 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$10,723
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Central El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Stephenville Isd reports $10,723 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henderson J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamberlin El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hook El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central El
How many students attend Central El?
Central El has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stephenville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central El?
The student-teacher ratio at Central El is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central El?
59.7% 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 White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Stephenville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central El?
Central El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Stephenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central El ranks #4 of 4 schools in Stephenville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stephenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Stephenville Isd?
Besides Central El, Stephenville Isd also operates Stephenville H S (1,079 students), Gilbert Int (562 students), and Henderson J H (544 students). See the Stephenville Isd district page for the complete list.