North Central Elementary

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North Central Elementary ranks 1521 st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Central Elementary is a public charter school in Houston, Texas, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Aldine Independent School District (ISD).

North Central Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly among Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students. The school outperforms the Aldine ISD and the state of Texas in several STAAR test subjects and grade levels, with 53.66% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 45.86% for the Aldine ISD and 48.85% for the state. The school also ranks highly among Texas elementary schools for specific student groups, such as female students, Hispanic students, and ELL students, receiving 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. However, the school ranks lower for special education students, receiving a 1-star rating.

Despite having a high percentage of students (89.67%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage, North Central Elementary's academic success suggests effective strategies in supporting these students. The school's low student-teacher ratio, which has decreased from 19.3 in 2020-2021 to 16.2 in 2022-2023, may have contributed to its academic achievements. Nearby schools like Calvert Elementary and Reed Academy also demonstrate strong academic performance, and their practices could provide valuable insights for the district.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

1900 Strawn Rd
Houston, TX 77039

(713) 842-5650

District: Yes Prep Public Schools Inc

SchoolDigger Rank:
1521^st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,356

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 857

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

91.4%

African American:

6.2%

White:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Central Elementary ranks better than 67.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.4%), African American (6.2%), White (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Central Elementary is 17.6. (See more...)

Compare North Central Elementary employs 48.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Central Elementary is $12,356.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Central Elementary 1521^st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See North Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Yes Prep Public Schools Inc:

SchoolDigger ranks Yes Prep Public Schools Inc 466^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Central Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.44	1402^nd	4647	69.8%
2024	61.32	1521^st	4675	67.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.15	422^nd	3556	88.1%
2024	49.87	1650^th	3638	54.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.87	2985^th	4086	26.9%
2024	33.16	3032^nd	4261	28.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.40	471^st	4521	89.6%
2024	64.66	1210^th	4560	73.5%

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Rank History for Female students at North Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.02	1176^th	4588	74.4%

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Rank History for Male students at North Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.93	1581^st	4585	65.5%

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Rank History for African American students at North Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	61.71	726^th	2421	70.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.87	994^th	4401	77.4%
2024	59.92	1454^th	4431	67.2%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for North Central Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	3	36	2	325	0	2	368
2022	5	36	1	376	1	89	508
2023	5	42	3	634	1	22	707
2024	10	53	4	783	1	6	857

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Central Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	368	19.0	19.3	79.9
2022	508	28.4	17.8	92.3
2023	707	43.4	16.2	89.7
2024	857	48.5	17.6	92.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Central Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	368	19.0	19.3	79.9
2022	508	28.4	17.8	92.3
2023	707	43.4	16.2	89.7
2024	857	48.5	17.6	92.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Central Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,875 (15.2%)	$10,481 (84.8%)	$12,356

Data source: Texas Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Central Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1900 Strawn Rd	Houston	77039	Harris County	Yes Prep Public Schools Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 842-5650	857	49	17.6	92.1%	10 (1.2%)	53 (6.2%)	783 (91.4%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.7%)	61.3	1521^st of 4675 public elementary schools	67.5%		64.4	1402^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	69.8%	119	14.3	36.5		32.7	51.9			53.7	58.8	53.2	39.0	51.3	46.8	34.7	$12,356	$1,875	$10,481
Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K	Public	PK-K	1620 Lauder Rd	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-4750	531	32	16.5	97.4%	7 (1.3%)	15 (2.8%)	507 (95.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)															$12,469	$3,504	$8,965
Reed Academy	Public, Magnet	1-5	1616 Lauder Rd	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6670	664	42	15.8	92.2%	20 (3.0%)	74 (11.1%)	560 (84.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	44.2	2540^th of 4675 public elementary schools	45.7%		21.2	3929^th of 4647 public elementary schools	15.5%	1389	17.0	8.7	16.7	38.3	4.2	20.0	0.0	45.2	49.0	37.3	50.0	47.4	41.6	17.6	$10,462	$1,520	$8,942
Raymond Elementary	Public, Magnet	1-5	1605 Connorvale Rd	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6550	374	27	13.8	97.9%	10 (2.7%)	2 (0.5%)	358 (95.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	11.8	4443^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	5.0%		6.4	4569^th of 4647 public elementary schools	1.7%	126	25.0	0.0	14.3	33.3	0.0	0.0		24.1	30.9	18.8	27.6	25.0	12.4	2.3	$11,291	$2,112	$9,179
Stephens Elementary	Public	1-5	2402 Aldine Mail Route Rd	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6560	508	31	16.5	94.1%	15 (3.0%)	9 (1.8%)	482 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33	3245^th of 4675 public elementary schools	30.6%		34.5	3123^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	32.8%	122								34.4	34.0	42.7	31.2	50.5	36.0	11.2	$11,848	$1,955	$9,893
Vardeman Ec/Pk/K	Public	PK-K	3302 Connorvale Rd	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-3740	603	33	18.2	97.5%	8 (1.3%)	17 (2.8%)	577 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$11,043	$2,205	$8,839
De Santiago Ec/Pk/K	Public	PK-K	1420 Aldine Meadows	Houston	77032	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-7500	548	35	15.6	97.8%	10 (1.8%)	85 (15.5%)	443 (80.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)								(n/a)															$12,659	$3,312	$9,347
Eckert Elementary	Public	1-5	1430 Aldine Meadows Rd	Houston	77032	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6380	497	30	16.7	97.4%	8 (1.6%)	123 (24.7%)	356 (71.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	11.8	4444^th of 4675 public elementary schools	4.9%		6.7	4559^th of 4647 public elementary schools	1.9%	115	11.1	19.1	8.0	7.7	11.1	0.0	0.0	15.7	20.9	27.8	10.0	19.7	31.9	11.1	$11,760	$2,217	$9,543
Odom Elementary	Public	1-5	14701 Henry Rd	Houston	77060	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 878-0390	342	25	13.6	97.1%	8 (2.3%)	2 (0.6%)	332 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.1	2924^th of 4675 public elementary schools	37.5%		37.9	2932^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	36.9%	8	27.8	27.3	0.0	42.9	25.0	25.0	0.0	43.8	32.8	35.0	42.9	43.8	46.8	12.9	$12,347	$1,874	$10,474
Oleson Elementary	Public	1-5	12345 Vickery St	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6530	396	29	13.7	96.2%	13 (3.3%)	9 (2.3%)	372 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	27	3623^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	22.5%		16	4234^th of 4647 public elementary schools	8.9%	611	9.5	11.8	0.0	4.6	0.0	10.0	0.0	41.2	30.0	40.6	31.8	21.0	40.6	10.1	$11,411	$1,895	$9,516

Frequently Asked Questions about North Central Elementary

What district is North Central Elementary in?

Yes Prep Public Schools Inc

What is the racial makeup of North Central Elementary?

Students at North Central Elementary are 91% Hispanic, 6% African American, 1% White.

How many students attend North Central Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 857 students attended North Central Elementary.

Is North Central Elementary a good school?

North Central Elementary ranks 1521^st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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