CENTER EL

CENTER ISD
621 ROUGHRIDER DR
CENTER, TX 75935
515 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
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.
515
Total Students
31.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    232 (45.0 %)
  • White
    135 (26.2 %)
  • Black
    104 (20.2 %)
  • Asian
    23 (4.5 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.1 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: CENTER ISD
Phone: (936)598-3625
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 371
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 164
Grade 4 199
Grade 5 152
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
F L MOFFETT PRI
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692 Students
294 STADIUM DR
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