- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nacogdoches, TX
Central Heights El
Federal NCES profile for Central Heights El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481344007049
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Heights El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Nacogdoches · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Heights El has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Heights El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Nacogdoches, TX.
School address
District: Central Heights Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481344007049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Central Heights El held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 481344007049 · Nacogdoches, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 11.9:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Heights H S (333 students)
Central Heights El held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Central Heights El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Heights El
477 students
- Central Height
Central Heights H S
333 students
- Central Height
Central Heights Middle
286 students
What this shows Central Heights El reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Heights El compares
Central Heights 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$12,934
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 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Central Heights El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Heights Isd reports $12,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Heights El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Heights H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Heights Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Heights El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Heights El
How many students attend Central Heights El?
Central Heights El has 477 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nacogdoches, TX. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Heights El?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Heights El is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Heights El?
39.8% of students at Central Heights El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Heights El?
The largest demographic group at Central Heights El is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Nacogdoches, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Heights El?
Central Heights El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Heights El rank among schools in Nacogdoches?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Heights El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Nacogdoches, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nacogdoches on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Heights Isd?
Besides Central Heights El, Central Heights Isd also operates Central Heights H S (333 students) and Central Heights Middle (286 students). See the Central Heights Isd district page for the complete list.