Central Elementary

Summary:

Central Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Plainview Independent School District (ISD) in Plainview, TX, with a total enrollment of 630 students for the 2022-2023 school year. The student population is predominantly Hispanic (77.3%), with a high percentage (83.49%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

While Central Elementary's student performance on STAAR tests is generally lower than the state average, it is higher than the Plainview ISD average. However, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students performing better than the school average and Hispanic students and special education students performing significantly worse. This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the unique needs of these populations to improve overall student outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools like North Elementary and South Elementary, Central Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.7, which is lower than the nearby schools. However, the school's performance has declined over the past two years, with proficiency rates dropping across both reading and math for 3rd and 4th grades, indicating that the Plainview ISD as a whole may be struggling to meet state-level performance standards.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

800 Ennis St
Plainview, TX 79072

(806) 293-6000

District: Plainview Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3537^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 541

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

78.7%

White:

15.9%

African American:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Elementary ranks worse than 75.7% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.36. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 3537^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Plainview Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Plainview Independent School District (Isd) 815^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2023	32.52	3246^th	4647	30.1%
2024	28.36	3537^th	4675	24.3%

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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
2023	30.59	3078^th	4086	24.7%
2024	58.18	1367^th	4261	67.9%

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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
2023	39.09	2930^th	4521	35.2%
2024	41.45	2775^th	4560	39.1%

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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
2023	37.05	2975^th	4588	35.2%

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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
2023	49.10	1963^rd	2980	34.1%

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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
2023	29.85	3416^th	4585	25.5%

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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
2023	26.94	3546^th	4401	19.4%
2024	27.96	3524^th	4431	20.5%

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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
2023	55.83	1368^th	3106	56.0%
2024	51.73	1523^rd	3078	50.5%

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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 Central Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	115	19	1	487	2	6	630
2024	86	17	3	426	2	7	541

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
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	630	40.0	15.7	83.5
2024	541	35.8	15.1	84.7

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
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	630	40.0	15.7	83.5
2024	541	35.8	15.1	84.7

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.

Schools Near Central Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	800 Ennis St	Plainview	79072	Hale County	Plainview Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 293-6000	541	36	15.1	84.7%	86 (15.9%)	17 (3.1%)	426 (78.7%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	28.4	3537^th of 4675 public elementary schools	24.3%		32.5	3246^th of 4647 public elementary schools	30.1%	291	33.7	38.9			23.3	35.5
North Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	3300 Lexington St	Plainview	79072	Hale County	Plainview Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 293-6000	520	32	16.3	84.8%	40 (7.7%)	5 (1.0%)	467 (89.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	23	3871^st of 4675 public elementary schools	17.2%		24.1	3762^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	19.0%	109	33.3	34.4			24.0	29.0
South Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	605 S Garland St	Plainview	79072	Hale County	Plainview Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 293-6000	478	30	15.9	84.7%	63 (13.2%)	24 (5.0%)	385 (80.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	19.6	4062^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	13.1%		20.7	3964^th of 4647 public elementary schools	14.7%	98	27.3	34.5			26.1	23.9
Akin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	N Ave K	Hale Center	79041	Hale County	Hale Center Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 839-2121	238	21	11.4	75.6%	44 (18.5%)	5 (2.1%)	185 (77.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	33.6	3215^th of 4675 public elementary schools	31.2%		33.8	3172^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	31.7%	43	40.5	25.7			38.1	34.3				$10,466	$2,069	$8,396
Kress Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	200 E 5th	Kress	79052	Swisher County	Kress Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 684-2326	134	11	12.0	64.9%	62 (46.3%)	2 (1.5%)	66 (49.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	2 (1.5%)	32.5	3282^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	29.8%		36.8	2986^th of 4647 public elementary schools	35.7%	296	37.5	25.0	7.7	62.5	31.3	25.0	38.5	50.0	7.7	$9,014	$876	$8,137
Lockney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	310 W 8th St	Lockney	79241	Floyd County	Lockney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 652-3321	183	14	13.1	82.5%	32 (17.5%)	5 (2.7%)	145 (79.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	14.6	4304^th of 4675 public elementary schools	7.9%		26.8	3579^th of 4647 public elementary schools	23.0%	725	17.4	36.8	10.3		13.0	42.1	20.7		6.9	$12,270	$2,102	$10,168

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary

How many students attend Central Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 541 students attended Central Elementary.

Is Central Elementary a good school?

Central Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.3% of Texas elementary schools.

What district is Central Elementary in?

Plainview Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Central Elementary?

Students at Central Elementary are 79% Hispanic, 16% White, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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