- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pollok, TX
Central J H
Federal NCES profile for Central J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481350000847
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central J H earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pollok · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pollok, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Central J H held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 481350000847 · Pollok, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 13.7:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Central El (633 students)
Central J H held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Central J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central El
Central El
633 students
- This school
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 J H reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central J H compares
Central J H 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Central J H 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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stubblefield Lrn Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Central J H'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 elementary 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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central J H
How many students attend Central J H?
Central J H has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pollok, TX. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Central J H is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 J H?
60.9% of students at Central J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central J H?
The largest demographic group at Central J H is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Pollok, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central J H?
Central J H has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 J H rank among public schools in Pollok?
By Resource Investment Index, Central J H ranks #2 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 J H, Central Isd also operates Central El (633 students), Central H S (408 students), and Stubblefield Lrn Ctr (5 students). See the Central Isd district page for the complete list.