Central Elementary School serves 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Attendance Zone: Central El's attendance zone covers the entire Stephenville school district, encompassing approximately 234.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
45%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
45%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Central Elementary School often compared to?
Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chamberlin Elementary School, Three Way Jh/hs by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
405 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Central Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Stephenville Independent School District.
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