CENTER EL

CENTER EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CENTER ISD school district, located in CENTER, TX with about 568 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, CENTER EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CENTER ELementary School is a public primary educational institution located at 621 Roughrider Drive in Center, Texas. As part of the Center Independent School District, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education for students in the early elementary grades. The school is centrally located within the town, reflecting its role as a key hub for young learners in the Shelby County area.

The school operates under the mascot of the "Roughriders," which is a long-standing tradition within the Center school district. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment aimed at fostering academic growth and social development during a student’s formative years. Like many schools in the region, CENTER ELementary focuses on preparing its student body for future academic transitions through core curriculum instruction and a variety of school-wide programs designed to engage both students and families.

For more information, contact CENTER EL at (936) 598-3625 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

621 ROUGHRIDER DR
CENTER, TX 75935-3894
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CENTER EL is a public Title I school in CENTER, TX with about 568 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
CENTER ISD
Total Students:
568
Teachers:
41.63
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 568 students

Hispanic/Latino
46.5%
White
28.5%
Black or African American
20.4%
Two or more races
3.0%
Asian
1.6%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.