Serving 278 students in grades 2-3, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
35%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
278 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Central Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Vernon Independent School District.
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