- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plainview, TX
Central El
Federal NCES profile for Central El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483507022850
👥 S:T ratio 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Plainview · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 83.0%
- 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 #1 of 5 schools in Plainview, TX.
School address
District: Plainview Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483507022850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
Central El shrank from 630 students in 2022-23 to 541 in 2023-24 (-14.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-89 students YoY 483507022850 · Plainview, TX Other · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 12.6:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainview H S (1,418 students)
Central El shrank from 630 students in 2022-23 to 541 in 2023-24 (-14.1%). Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 35.8 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
- Plainview H S
Plainview H S
1,418 students
- Plainview J H
Plainview J H
634 students
- Plainview Int 554
Plainview Int
554 students
- This school 505
Central El
505 students
- North El 492
North El
492 students
- South El 456
South El
456 students
What this shows Central El reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central El compares
Central El is a shrinking 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 49% | - | - |
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.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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.
Funding equity
$13,396
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.6%
White 18.0%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Central El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Plainview Isd reports $13,396 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plainview J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plainview Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central El
How many students attend Central El?
Central El has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plainview, TX. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), down 89.
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?
83.0% 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 77.6% of enrollment, in Plainview, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central El?
Central El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Central El rank among schools in Plainview?
By Resource Investment Index, Central El ranks #1 of 5 schools in Plainview, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plainview on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainview Isd?
Besides Central El, Plainview Isd also operates Plainview H S (1,418 students), Plainview J H (634 students), and Plainview Int (554 students). See the Plainview Isd district page for the complete list.