School overview
At a glance
Reported students
476
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
32.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
41th percentile
Compared with 4,660 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
496
CENTER EL: 476 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about CENTER EL
CENTER EL is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in CENTER. It is one of 5 current school records connected to CENTER ISD. NCES reports 476 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,660 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (46.8%) and Black (21.6%). English learners represent 39.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking CENTER EL
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 39.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.2%
- Hispanic46.8%
- Black21.6%
- Asian6.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in CENTER ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
F L MOFFETT PRI
Elementary · Grades PK–02
630 reported students
CENTER MIDDLE
Middle · Grades 06–08
496 reported students
CENTER H S
High · Grades 09–12
662 reported students
ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY
High · Grades 09–12
43 reported students