Central Elementary School (Closed 2010)

Central Elementary School serves 260 students in grades 1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1
Total Students
260 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

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Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
25%
54%

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Black
25%
13%

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White
48%
24%

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All Ethnic Groups
52%
0.65

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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central Elementary School?
260 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Central Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Henderson Independent School District.

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