Serving 476 students in grades 3-5, Center Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Center EL's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Center, TX, encompassing approximately 205.8 square miles. Families typically can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Center Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
476 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Center Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5024 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Elementary School's ranking?
Center Elementary School is ranked #5024 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Center Elementary School?
476 students attend Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Center Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center Elementary School?
Center Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Center Elementary School offer ?
Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Center Elementary School part of?
Center Elementary School is part of Center Independent School District.
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