Central Elementary

Summary:

Central Elementary is a public elementary school located in Pollok, Texas, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 633 students. The school is part of the Hudson Independent School District, which is ranked 602 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary faces several challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (72.99%) compared to schools like Brookhollow Elementary (18%) and Coston Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, Central Elementary's performance on STAAR tests is generally lower than the state average and nearby schools, with only 38.98% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in reading, compared to 49.18% at W.H. Bonner Elementary. Additionally, Central Elementary has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.95% to 99.51%, significantly higher than nearby schools like Sarah Strinden Elementary (65.83%).

The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1407 out of 4578 Texas elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 3361 out of 4675 in 2023-2024, placing it in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. These findings suggest that Central Elementary faces challenges related to racial disparities, declining academic performance, and socioeconomic factors, which may be contributing to its lower performance compared to nearby schools in the Lufkin Independent School District and Pineywoods Community Academy.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 8578 Us Hwy 69n
       Pollok, TX  75969-9710


(936) 853-9390

District: Central Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3361st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,065 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Central J H
High:    Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  664

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.9%
Hispanic:
21.8%
African American:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary ranks worse than 71.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.9%), Hispanic (21.8%), African American (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 15.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary is $9,065.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 3361st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Central Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Central Independent School District (Isd) 602nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.60 892nd 3465 74.3%
2005 76.24 637th 3475 81.7%
2006 78.31 518th 3476 85.1%
2007 69.31 1116th 3724 70.0%
2008 61.01 1601st 3768 57.5%
2009 75.02 767th 3884 80.3%
2010 77.58 615th 3937 84.4%
2011 79.05 541st 4095 86.8%
2012 74.12 924th 4206 78.0%
2013 62.88 1566th 4221 62.9%
2014 53.63 2117th 4260 50.3%
2015 55.37 2047th 4320 52.6%
2016 59.28 1813th 4286 57.7%
2017 56.73 1634th 4329 62.3%
2018 57.65 1596th 4359 63.4%
2019 51.68 1940th 4479 56.7%
2021 63.08 1407th 4578 69.3%
2022 50.91 2109th 4581 54.0%
2023 51.90 2068th 4647 55.5%
2024 31.20 3361st 4675 28.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.17 540th 1112 51.4%
2021 39.14 618th 961 35.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.07 2952nd 3333 11.4%
2021 31.50 2576th 3446 25.2%
2022 34.44 2527th 3487 27.5%
2023 46.89 1852nd 3556 47.9%
2024 33.82 2562nd 3638 29.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.04 999th 3558 71.9%
2019 33.12 2582nd 3684 29.9%
2021 61.60 870th 3799 77.1%
2022 26.35 3282nd 3952 17.0%
2023 31.32 3015th 4086 26.2%
2024 20.78 3784th 4261 11.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.45 1466th 4264 65.6%
2019 49.11 2134th 4309 50.5%
2021 82.04 367th 4451 91.8%
2022 47.96 2285th 4477 49.0%
2023 55.91 1765th 4521 61.0%
2024 27.42 3720th 4560 18.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.75 1804th 4306 58.1%
2019 51.57 1964th 4348 54.8%
2021 63.24 1346th 4499 70.1%
2022 47.02 2329th 4561 48.9%
2023 51.98 2026th 4588 55.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.62 2365th 3106 23.9%
2019 58.43 1597th 3184 49.8%
2021 79.26 368th 3006 87.8%
2022 76.81 265th 2958 91.0%
2023 57.08 1615th 2980 45.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.31 1980th 4240 53.3%
2019 37.12 2886th 4295 32.8%
2021 42.01 2423rd 4331 44.1%
2022 32.31 3355th 4461 24.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.46 1509th 4319 65.1%
2019 49.36 2050th 4357 52.9%
2021 60.16 1490th 4498 66.9%
2022 55.68 1835th 4563 59.8%
2023 53.14 1954th 4585 57.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.68 599th 2483 75.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.69 2477th 4168 40.6%
2019 47.18 2179th 4188 48.0%
2021 64.40 1142nd 4329 73.6%
2022 57.30 1624th 4376 62.9%
2023 62.74 1330th 4401 69.8%
2024 37.62 2911th 4431 34.3%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.81 1746th 3127 44.2%
2019 40.09 2042nd 3142 35.0%
2021 38.82 1990th 3082 35.4%
2022 30.25 2410th 3082 21.8%
2023 32.09 2312th 3106 25.6%
2024 16.17 2828th 3078 8.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, October 17, 2011

Open Quote Central Elementary is wonderful. The teachers are caring & the administration staff is superb. It is obvious every staff member has the students best interest first and not to mention the curriculum is fantastic.

-Signed: Honest Mom of an Excited Student! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Central Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 288 7 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 309
1995 318 8 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1996 318 8 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1997 321 5 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1998 338 12 0 28 1 n/a n/a 0 379
1999 356 15 0 32 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2000 362 10 0 39 2 n/a n/a 0 413
2001 349 9 0 34 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2002 319 13 2 45 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2003 319 13 2 45 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2004 346 17 3 46 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2005 320 17 3 45 1 n/a n/a 0 386
2006 292 22 4 34 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2007 282 20 4 43 2 n/a n/a 0 351
2008 279 19 1 48 3 n/a n/a 0 350
2009 299 15 2 50 2 n/a n/a 0 368
2010 559 45 1 101 3 n/a n/a 0 709
2011 512 35 0 120 7 0 13 0 687
2012 503 43 0 132 6 0 9 0 693
2013 534 50 0 143 6 0 13 0 746
2014 450 45 0 137 1 0 11 0 644
2015 432 39 1 147 2 0 20 0 641
2016 442 36 0 147 1 0 18 0 644
2017 433 33 0 148 2 0 22 0 638
2018 461 30 0 140 1 0 26 0 658
2019 443 27 0 142 0 0 28 0 640
2020 432 18 0 146 0 0 32 0 628
2021 417 26 0 149 0 0 23 0 615
2022 461 18 0 132 0 0 20 0 631
2023 462 22 0 131 0 0 18 0 633
2024 471 27 0 145 2 0 19 0 664

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 309 18.5 16.7 31.1
1995 341 20.8 16.4 31.4
1996 341 20.8 16.4 31.4
1997 348 19.3 18.0 33
1998 379 23.3 16.3 36.1
1999 404 26.1 15.5 49.3
2000 413 25.3 16.3 42.6
2001 393 27.5 14.3 39.2
2002 380 28.6 13.3 48.2
2003 380 28.6 13.3 48.2
2004 412 28.0 14.7 50
2005 386 28.1 13.7 47.7
2006 353 27.6 12.8 47.6
2007 351 26.6 13.2 47.3
2008 350 24.9 14.1 44.6
2009 368 23.3 15.7 48.6
2010 709 46.6 15.1 62.3
2011 687 45.6 15.0 64.8
2012 693 45.6 15.1 62.9
2013 746 46.1 16.1 64.7
2014 644 41.5 15.4 60.7
2015 641 42.0 15.2 59
2016 644 42.0 15.3 60.6
2017 638 42.0 15.1 63
2018 658 44.5 14.7 63.4
2019 640 44.5 14.3 67
2020 628 44.6 14.0 65.9
2021 615 45.3 13.5 99.5
2022 631 46.7 13.5 59
2023 633 44.2 14.3 68.1
2024 664 43.8 15.1 66.7

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 309 18.5 16.7 31.1
1995 341 20.8 16.4 31.4
1996 341 20.8 16.4 31.4
1997 348 19.3 18.0 33
1998 379 23.3 16.3 36.1
1999 404 26.1 15.5 49.3
2000 413 25.3 16.3 42.6
2001 393 27.5 14.3 39.2
2002 380 28.6 13.3 48.2
2003 380 28.6 13.3 48.2
2004 412 28.0 14.7 50
2005 386 28.1 13.7 47.7
2006 353 27.6 12.8 47.6
2007 351 26.6 13.2 47.3
2008 350 24.9 14.1 44.6
2009 368 23.3 15.7 48.6
2010 709 46.6 15.1 62.3
2011 687 45.6 15.0 64.8
2012 693 45.6 15.1 62.9
2013 746 46.1 16.1 64.7
2014 644 41.5 15.4 60.7
2015 641 42.0 15.2 59
2016 644 42.0 15.3 60.6
2017 638 42.0 15.1 63
2018 658 44.5 14.7 63.4
2019 640 44.5 14.3 67
2020 628 44.6 14.0 65.9
2021 615 45.3 13.5 99.5
2022 631 46.7 13.5 59
2023 633 44.2 14.3 68.1
2024 664 43.8 15.1 66.7

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 Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $989 (11.5%) $7,603 (88.5%) $8,592
2020 $1,125 (12.6%) $7,778 (87.4%) $8,903
2021 $1,277 (14.1%) $7,788 (85.9%) $9,065

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1940th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2068th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Central Elementary)4254
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Central Independent School District (Isd))4254
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)3246
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Independent School District (Isd))3246
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Central Elementary)4942
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Central Independent School District (Isd))4942
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)4238
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Central Independent School District (Isd))4238
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students640633
 1.1%
African American2722
 18.5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic142131
 7.7%
Pacific Islander00
White443462
 4.3%
Two or More Races2818
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67%68.1%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 664 students attended Central Elementary.

Students at Central Elementary are 71% White, 22% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Central Elementary ranks 3361st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central J H
High : Central High School


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