CENTRAL EL
CENTRAL EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PALACIOS ISD school district, located in PALACIOS, TX with about 487 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. 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 27 teachers, CENTRAL EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
CENTRAL ELementary School is a public primary school located in Palacios, Texas, serving as a key component of the Palacios Independent School District. Situated at 1001 5th Street, the school provides educational services to the local community, focusing on foundational learning for elementary-aged students. As part of a small coastal district, the school emphasizes a supportive environment aimed at fostering academic growth and social development in its students.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Palacios Independent School District, which strives to prepare students for future success through a structured curriculum and community engagement. Families and community members can access resources, school calendars, and contact information through the district’s official website at http://www.palaciosisd.org. The school serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education within the town of Palacios, reflecting the district’s commitment to local educational excellence.
For more information, contact CENTRAL EL at (361) 972-2911 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PALACIOS, TX 77465-4307
(361) 972-2911
http://www.palaciosisd.org
CENTRAL EL is a public Title I school in PALACIOS, TX with about 487 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PALACIOS ISD
- Total Students:
- 487
- Teachers:
- 27.69
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 487 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 70% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 70.0%
- White
- 21.6%
- Asian
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.