- Enrollment
- 1,173
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mabank, TX
Central El
Federal NCES profile for Central El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482868007372
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Mabank · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central El has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central El ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Mabank, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Central El grew from 675 students in 2022-23 to 711 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 41.9 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 482868007372 · Mabank, TX Other · MID · TRAD
723 enr · 17.6:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mabank H S (1,173 students)
Central El grew from 675 students in 2022-23 to 711 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 41.9 → 45.5 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
- Mabank H S
Mabank H S
1,173 students
- This school
Central El
723 students
- Mabank J H
Mabank J H
652 students
- Mabank Int
Mabank Int
610 students
- Lakeview El
Lakeview El
501 students
- Southside El 459
Southside El
459 students
What this shows Central El reports 723 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central El compares
Central El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 723 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
723
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,438
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 723 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Central El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mabank Isd reports $10,438 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabank H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mabank J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mabank Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside El | Smaller | Higher 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
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~723 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central El
How many students attend Central El?
Central El has 723 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mabank, TX. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central El?
The student-teacher ratio at Central El is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central El?
58.4% 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 68.2% of enrollment, in Mabank, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central El?
Central El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Mabank?
By Resource Investment Index, Central El ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Mabank, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mabank on the city page.
What other schools are in Mabank Isd?
Besides Central El, Mabank Isd also operates Mabank H S (1,173 students), Mabank J H (652 students), and Mabank Int (610 students). See the Mabank Isd district page for the complete list.