Central Heights Elementary

Summary:

Central Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Nacogdoches, Texas, serving 488 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Nacogdoches Independent School District, which is ranked 50 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Central Heights Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools, with significantly higher STAAR test scores than the state averages across all grade levels and subjects, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 69.35% of 3rd graders, 71.25% of 4th graders, and 51.65% of 5th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state averages of 48.85%, 50.66%, and 53.96%, respectively. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as White, African American, and Gifted and Talented students, is also particularly strong, with rankings in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Central Heights Elementary outperforms most of them in academic metrics, such as STAAR test scores and statewide rankings. For instance, the nearby Mt. Enterprise Elementary and Woden Elementary have lower STAAR proficiency rates and statewide rankings compared to Central Heights. However, the Nacogdoches ISD schools, such as Emeline Carpenter Elementary, Brooks-Quinn-Jones Elementary, Mike Moses Elementary, Thomas J. Rusk Elementary, and Raguet Elementary, have significantly lower academic performance compared to Central Heights.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10317 Us Hwy 259 N
       Nacogdoches, TX  75965


(936) 552-3424

District: Central Heights Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
929th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,432 Help


Students who attend Central Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Central Heights Middle
High:    Central Heights High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  482

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.0%
Hispanic:
22.4%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Heights Elementary ranks better than 80.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67%), Hispanic (22.4%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Heights Elementary is 11.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Heights Elementary is $10,432.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Heights Elementary 929th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Central Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Central Heights Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Central Heights Independent School District (Isd) 50th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.81 1097th 3465 68.3%
2005 70.01 1002nd 3475 71.2%
2006 67.06 1171st 3476 66.3%
2007 69.76 1087th 3724 70.8%
2008 61.76 1551st 3768 58.8%
2009 69.83 1106th 3884 71.5%
2010 57.07 1952nd 3937 50.4%
2011 52.15 2286th 4095 44.2%
2012 69.65 1155th 4206 72.5%
2013 71.93 1080th 4221 74.4%
2014 55.97 1979th 4260 53.5%
2015 69.74 1290th 4320 70.1%
2016 75.46 973rd 4286 77.3%
2017 69.35 1071st 4329 75.3%
2018 87.03 457th 4359 89.5%
2019 81.37 652nd 4479 85.4%
2021 86.73 516th 4578 88.7%
2022 72.68 1040th 4581 77.3%
2023 71.22 1116th 4647 76.0%
2024 75.26 929th 4675 80.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.45 375th 1112 66.3%
2024 77.17 183rd 1114 83.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.35 646th 3226 80.0%
2019 42.73 1959th 3333 41.2%
2021 64.76 805th 3446 76.6%
2022 38.53 2294th 3487 34.2%
2023 64.32 959th 3556 73.0%
2024 58.73 1220th 3638 66.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.05 1029th 3799 72.9%
2022 66.49 826th 3952 79.1%
2023 71.90 618th 4086 84.9%
2024 87.36 251st 4261 94.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.44 480th 4264 88.7%
2019 74.13 628th 4309 85.4%
2021 76.17 580th 4451 87.0%
2022 56.41 1718th 4477 61.6%
2023 62.51 1358th 4521 70.0%
2024 65.09 1196th 4560 73.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.02 474th 4306 89.0%
2019 75.28 799th 4348 81.6%
2021 86.12 486th 4499 89.2%
2022 71.07 1054th 4561 76.9%
2023 68.01 1180th 4588 74.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.67 158th 3106 94.9%
2019 75.98 311th 3184 90.2%
2022 78.57 92nd 2958 96.9%
2023 72.87 558th 2980 81.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.62 1109th 4240 73.8%
2019 61.28 1256th 4295 70.8%
2021 68.36 809th 4331 81.3%
2022 36.03 3083rd 4461 30.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.91 474th 4319 89.0%
2019 83.81 518th 4357 88.1%
2021 80.09 686th 4498 84.7%
2022 70.58 1089th 4563 76.1%
2023 72.41 1031st 4585 77.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.35 580th 2483 76.6%
2019 40.68 1536th 2515 38.9%
2021 85.46 166th 2444 93.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.11 733rd 4168 82.4%
2019 63.25 1199th 4188 71.4%
2021 72.49 787th 4329 81.8%
2022 42.20 2614th 4376 40.3%
2023 46.75 2281st 4401 48.2%
2024 52.17 1964th 4431 55.7%
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Rank History for White students at Central Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.29 574th 3127 81.6%
2019 73.36 647th 3142 79.4%
2021 73.89 603rd 3082 80.4%
2022 59.13 1197th 3082 61.2%
2023 61.03 1172nd 3106 62.3%
2024 58.96 1229th 3078 60.1%
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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.

Central Heights Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Central Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 287 35 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1996 287 35 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1997 318 33 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1998 362 45 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1999 344 39 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2000 329 28 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2001 373 32 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2002 367 34 1 33 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2003 367 34 1 33 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2004 376 32 1 43 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2005 346 27 1 53 3 n/a n/a 0 430
2006 311 26 3 48 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2007 338 23 3 55 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2008 331 27 3 54 2 n/a n/a 0 417
2009 362 35 3 61 5 n/a n/a 0 466
2010 398 30 2 66 4 n/a n/a 0 500
2011 402 25 4 79 5 0 11 0 526
2012 402 18 7 82 3 0 18 0 530
2013 421 19 7 79 2 0 18 0 546
2014 415 21 9 87 1 0 14 0 547
2015 388 24 5 93 2 0 14 0 526
2016 404 19 6 88 0 0 11 0 528
2017 384 20 5 99 1 0 13 0 522
2018 365 20 7 92 0 0 20 0 504
2019 373 30 6 98 0 0 25 0 532
2020 367 31 5 100 1 0 24 0 528
2021 363 30 9 97 1 0 23 0 523
2022 362 20 8 98 1 0 27 0 516
2023 333 21 9 95 3 0 27 0 488
2024 323 17 7 108 2 0 25 0 482

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 Central Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 331 23.5 14.1 40.5
1996 331 23.5 14.1 40.5
1997 367 26.5 13.8 40.1
1998 425 29.7 14.3 40.9
1999 405 29.8 13.6 49.6
2000 382 29.5 12.9 45
2001 428 31.1 13.8 50
2002 435 31.3 13.9 49.4
2003 435 31.3 13.9 49.4
2004 452 31.5 14.3 48.5
2005 430 30.3 14.2 50
2006 388 29.2 13.3 43.8
2007 421 30.3 13.9 54.2
2008 417 29.9 13.9 50.8
2009 466 29.8 15.6 53.2
2010 500 33.3 14.9 47.2
2011 526 34.5 15.2 41.3
2012 530 33.7 15.7 40.8
2013 546 36.5 14.9 44.5
2014 547 37.6 14.5 41.9
2015 526 37.0 14.2 46.4
2016 528 37.0 14.2 42.8
2017 522 38.0 13.7 44.3
2018 504 39.0 12.9 32.1
2019 532 39.0 13.6 46.2
2020 528 37.6 14.0 41.1
2021 523 39.0 13.4 41.5
2022 516 39.0 13.2 45.7
2023 488 40.0 12.2 45.9
2024 482 43.0 11.2 46.1

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 Central Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 331 23.5 14.1 40.5
1996 331 23.5 14.1 40.5
1997 367 26.5 13.8 40.1
1998 425 29.7 14.3 40.9
1999 405 29.8 13.6 49.6
2000 382 29.5 12.9 45
2001 428 31.1 13.8 50
2002 435 31.3 13.9 49.4
2003 435 31.3 13.9 49.4
2004 452 31.5 14.3 48.5
2005 430 30.3 14.2 50
2006 388 29.2 13.3 43.8
2007 421 30.3 13.9 54.2
2008 417 29.9 13.9 50.8
2009 466 29.8 15.6 53.2
2010 500 33.3 14.9 47.2
2011 526 34.5 15.2 41.3
2012 530 33.7 15.7 40.8
2013 546 36.5 14.9 44.5
2014 547 37.6 14.5 41.9
2015 526 37.0 14.2 46.4
2016 528 37.0 14.2 42.8
2017 522 38.0 13.7 44.3
2018 504 39.0 12.9 32.1
2019 532 39.0 13.6 46.2
2020 528 37.6 14.0 41.1
2021 523 39.0 13.4 41.5
2022 516 39.0 13.2 45.7
2023 488 40.0 12.2 45.9
2024 482 43.0 11.2 46.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Heights Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $916 (12.7%) $6,288 (87.3%) $7,204
2020 $1,137 (14.6%) $6,670 (85.4%) $7,808
2021 $1,893 (18.1%) $8,538 (81.8%) $10,432

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Heights Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 652nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1116th of 4647 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Central Heights Elementary)6265
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))6265
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Elementary)7157
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))7157
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Central Heights Elementary)6055
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))6055
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Elementary)5542
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))5542
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Central Heights Elementary)6559
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))6559
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Elementary)6369
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))6369
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Central Heights Elementary)5944
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))5944
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students532488
 8.3%
African American3021
 30%
American Indian03
Asian69
 50%
Hispanic9895
 3.1%
Pacific Islander00
White373333
 10.7%
Two or More Races2527
 8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.2%45.9%
 0.3%


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Central Heights Elementary ranks 929th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 482 students attended Central Heights Elementary.

Students who attend Central Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Heights Middle
High : Central Heights High School

Students at Central Heights Elementary are 67% White, 22% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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