- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pollok, TX
Central El
Federal NCES profile for Central El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481350005619
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pollok · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 65.7%
- 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 #3 of 3 public schools in Pollok, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Central El held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.2 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 481350005619 · Pollok, TX Other · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 14.4:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Central J H (451 students)
Central El held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.2 → 43.8 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
- This school
Central El
633 students
- Central J H
Central J H
451 students
- Central H S
Central H S
408 students
- Stubblefield L 5
Stubblefield Lrn Ctr
5 students
What this shows Central El reports 633 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$12,767
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 633 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Central El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Isd reports $12,767 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stubblefield Lrn Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Central El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central El
How many students attend Central El?
Central El has 633 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pollok, TX. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central El?
The student-teacher ratio at Central El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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?
65.7% 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 71.4% of enrollment, in Pollok, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central El?
Central El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 public schools in Pollok?
By Resource Investment Index, Central El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pollok, 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 Central Isd?
Besides Central El, Central Isd also operates Central J H (451 students), Central H S (408 students), and Stubblefield Lrn Ctr (5 students). See the Central Isd district page for the complete list.