- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carrollton, TX
Central El
Federal NCES profile for Central El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481305000794
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #8 of 21
- schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central El has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central El ranks #8 of 21 schools in Carrollton, TX.
School address
District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481305000794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Central El held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 481305000794 · Carrollton, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 12.6:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner H S (2,035 students)
Central El held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 32.3 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
- Turner H S
Turner H S
2,035 students
- Smith H S
Smith H S
1,971 students
- Creekview H S
Creekview H S
1,686 students
- Polk Middle
Polk Middle
974 students
- Blalack Middle
Blalack Middle
931 students
- This school 455
Central El
455 students
What this shows Central El reports 455 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,227
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 455 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
Hispanic or Latino 94.1%
White 2.2%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.4, Central El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd reports $13,227 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Polk Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blalack Middle | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central El
How many students attend Central El?
Central El has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carrollton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central El?
The student-teacher ratio at Central El is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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?
78.0% 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 94.1% of enrollment, in Carrollton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central El?
Central El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Central El rank among schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Central El ranks #8 of 21 schools in Carrollton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carrollton on the city page.
What other schools are in Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd?
Besides Central El, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd also operates Turner H S (2,035 students), Smith H S (1,971 students), and Creekview H S (1,686 students). See the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd district page for the complete list.