1600 S Perry Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Central Elementary School serves 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Central Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central Elementary School's student population of 471 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
471 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#5511 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
95%
53%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

471 students attend Central Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Central Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?

Central Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?

Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Central Elementary School part of?

Central Elementary School is part of Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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