Central Elementary

Summary:

Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Seagoville, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 516. The school is part of the Dallas Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 557 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of Texas elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 416 and 856 over the past several years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly higher than the district and state averages across multiple grade levels and subjects. In 2023-2024, Central Elementary's proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics were 46.81% and 46.03% for 3rd grade, 67.65% and 56.52% for 4th grade, and 78.18% and 91.07% for 5th grade, respectively. These rates are well above the Dallas ISD and Texas state averages. The school's performance is particularly strong in STAAR Spanish/Reading, where it ranks among the top 5% of Texas elementary schools for English Language Learner (ELL) students.

Central Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (70.35%) compared to the district and state averages. The school also serves a significant population of African American (10.85%) and White (15.89%) students, and has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 91.86% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. When compared to nearby schools, such as Kleberg Elementary and Seagoville Elementary, Central Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming its peers on STAAR assessments and other academic measures.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 902 Shady Ln
       Seagoville, TX  75159-2628


(972) 749-6800

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
856th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,020 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Seagoville Middle
High:    Seagoville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  516

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.3%
White:
15.9%
African American:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.9% Help


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Compare Details Central Elementary ranks better than 81.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 9th among 145 ranked elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.3%), White (15.9%), African American (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 15.1. 102 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary is $12,020. 96 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Central Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary

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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
2004 27.71 2948th 3465 14.9%
2005 25.31 3011th 3475 13.4%
2006 20.86 3136th 3476 9.8%
2007 14.68 3525th 3724 5.3%
2008 14.61 3558th 3768 5.6%
2009 19.62 3562nd 3884 8.3%
2010 18.36 3648th 3937 7.3%
2011 27.84 3474th 4095 15.2%
2012 24.71 3655th 4206 13.1%
2013 53.67 2090th 4221 50.5%
2014 50.19 2321st 4260 45.5%
2015 35.70 3076th 4320 28.8%
2016 38.44 2903rd 4286 32.3%
2017 54.72 1725th 4329 60.2%
2018 75.61 820th 4359 81.2%
2019 81.99 625th 4479 86.0%
2021 74.49 934th 4578 79.6%
2022 88.38 416th 4581 90.9%
2023 87.06 482nd 4647 89.6%
2024 77.26 856th 4675 81.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.05 55th 3226 98.3%
2019 96.34 29th 3333 99.1%
2021 86.43 209th 3446 93.9%
2022 96.48 35th 3487 99.0%
2023 89.40 149th 3556 95.8%
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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
2018 66.45 671st 3558 81.1%
2019 78.80 334th 3684 90.9%
2021 85.99 211th 3799 94.4%
2022 72.52 602nd 3952 84.8%
2023 82.82 335th 4086 91.8%
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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
2018 90.92 140th 4264 96.7%
2019 88.55 180th 4309 95.8%
2021 84.77 278th 4451 93.8%
2022 95.11 68th 4477 98.5%
2023 94.65 67th 4521 98.5%
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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
2018 77.98 711th 4306 83.5%
2019 79.67 653rd 4348 85.0%
2021 74.63 877th 4499 80.5%
2022 89.31 309th 4561 93.2%
2023 89.11 359th 4588 92.2%
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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
2018 64.92 1199th 3106 61.4%
2019 52.10 1948th 3184 38.8%
2021 51.50 1706th 3006 43.2%
2022 51.27 1811th 2958 38.8%
2023 68.84 909th 2980 69.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.58 106th 4240 97.5%
2019 94.96 66th 4295 98.5%
2021 90.33 162nd 4331 96.3%
2022 94.40 90th 4461 98.0%
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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
2018 70.19 1014th 4319 76.5%
2019 81.63 586th 4357 86.6%
2021 69.99 1073rd 4498 76.1%
2022 81.68 641st 4563 86.0%
2023 78.60 764th 4585 83.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.49 211th 2483 91.5%
2019 91.79 91st 2515 96.4%
2021 60.49 706th 2444 71.1%
2022 78.94 284th 2421 88.3%
2023 71.68 460th 2443 81.2%
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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
2018 82.32 417th 4168 90.0%
2019 88.75 224th 4188 94.7%
2021 83.57 397th 4329 90.8%
2022 95.97 78th 4376 98.2%
2023 91.11 177th 4401 96.0%
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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
2018 57.76 1223rd 3127 60.9%
2019 60.00 1157th 3142 63.2%
2021 68.04 811th 3082 73.7%
2022 62.81 1063rd 3082 65.5%
2023 79.42 442nd 3106 85.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Central Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 417 28 1 33 3 n/a n/a 0 482
1989 432 22 1 36 1 n/a n/a 0 492
1990 426 33 1 40 2 n/a n/a 0 502
1991 454 31 1 33 1 n/a n/a 0 520
1992 427 51 0 45 1 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 406 50 0 44 1 n/a n/a 0 501
1994 388 55 0 55 1 n/a n/a 0 499
1995 441 28 0 57 7 n/a n/a 0 533
1996 441 28 0 57 7 n/a n/a 0 533
1997 406 32 1 50 3 n/a n/a 0 492
1998 397 35 0 56 3 n/a n/a 0 491
1999 404 34 0 66 3 n/a n/a 0 507
2000 375 43 0 86 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2001 351 55 1 87 3 n/a n/a 0 497
2002 322 50 1 93 2 n/a n/a 0 468
2003 322 50 1 93 2 n/a n/a 0 468
2004 315 42 0 105 2 n/a n/a 0 464
2005 324 43 0 125 1 n/a n/a 0 493
2006 307 62 0 184 2 n/a n/a 0 555
2007 262 70 1 207 1 n/a n/a 0 541
2008 250 76 1 214 1 n/a n/a 0 542
2009 238 76 0 235 1 n/a n/a 0 550
2010 236 78 0 281 1 n/a n/a 0 596
2011 212 59 0 265 4 0 9 0 549
2012 172 67 1 282 3 0 10 0 535
2013 178 78 0 196 1 0 8 0 461
2014 186 80 0 212 3 0 11 0 492
2015 166 71 0 225 3 0 13 0 478
2016 153 78 0 246 3 0 11 0 491
2017 134 84 0 258 3 0 11 0 490
2018 148 104 0 318 2 0 15 0 587
2019 145 105 0 322 2 0 13 0 587
2020 139 106 0 334 2 1 12 0 594
2021 91 90 0 310 0 0 12 0 503
2022 92 80 1 338 2 0 15 0 528
2023 82 56 1 363 0 0 14 0 516

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
1988 482 21.0 22.9 n/a
1989 492 n/a n/a n/a
1990 502 28.0 17.9 n/a
1991 520 28.3 18.3 n/a
1992 524 25.5 20.5 33.2
1993 501 26.0 19.3 40.7
1994 499 25.1 19.9 39.1
1995 533 26.4 20.2 38.5
1996 533 26.4 20.2 38.5
1997 492 27.0 18.2 39.8
1998 491 26.4 18.6 37.5
1999 507 22.5 22.5 47.3
2000 504 26.6 18.9 49
2001 497 30.1 16.5 46.7
2002 468 25.2 18.6 49.8
2003 468 25.2 18.6 49.8
2004 464 25.5 18.2 58
2005 493 26.5 18.6 60.6
2006 555 30.9 18.0 68.1
2007 541 32.0 16.9 73
2008 542 31.0 17.5 76.2
2009 550 32.5 16.9 77.6
2010 596 33.5 17.7 81.4
2011 549 33.5 16.3 84
2012 535 33.5 15.9 86.4
2013 461 29.5 15.6 83.7
2014 492 30.0 16.4 90.2
2015 478 31.0 15.4 86.8
2016 491 32.0 15.3 88.4
2017 490 33.0 14.8 88.4
2018 587 36.0 16.3 87.1
2019 587 34.0 17.2 91.7
2020 594 39.0 15.2 90.4
2021 503 35.0 14.3 85.7
2022 528 34.4 15.3 85.2
2023 516 34.0 15.1 91.9

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
1988 482 21.0 22.9 n/a
1989 492 n/a n/a n/a
1990 502 28.0 17.9 n/a
1991 520 28.3 18.3 n/a
1992 524 25.5 20.5 33.2
1993 501 26.0 19.3 40.7
1994 499 25.1 19.9 39.1
1995 533 26.4 20.2 38.5
1996 533 26.4 20.2 38.5
1997 492 27.0 18.2 39.8
1998 491 26.4 18.6 37.5
1999 507 22.5 22.5 47.3
2000 504 26.6 18.9 49
2001 497 30.1 16.5 46.7
2002 468 25.2 18.6 49.8
2003 468 25.2 18.6 49.8
2004 464 25.5 18.2 58
2005 493 26.5 18.6 60.6
2006 555 30.9 18.0 68.1
2007 541 32.0 16.9 73
2008 542 31.0 17.5 76.2
2009 550 32.5 16.9 77.6
2010 596 33.5 17.7 81.4
2011 549 33.5 16.3 84
2012 535 33.5 15.9 86.4
2013 461 29.5 15.6 83.7
2014 492 30.0 16.4 90.2
2015 478 31.0 15.4 86.8
2016 491 32.0 15.3 88.4
2017 490 33.0 14.8 88.4
2018 587 36.0 16.3 87.1
2019 587 34.0 17.2 91.7
2020 594 39.0 15.2 90.4
2021 503 35.0 14.3 85.7
2022 528 34.4 15.3 85.2
2023 516 34.0 15.1 91.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,523 (15.8%) $8,142 (84.2%) $9,665
2020 $2,153 (20.2%) $8,512 (79.8%) $10,665
2021 $1,421 (11.8%) $10,599 (88.2%) $12,020

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 625th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 482nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Central Elementary)6383
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)7266
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Central Elementary)8055
 25%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Central Elementary)5253
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)6466
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Central Elementary)2980
 51%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3836
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2929
5th Grade Reading (Central Elementary)7267
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)8988
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary)8554
 31%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Central Elementary)8850
 38%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6343
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students587516
 12.1%
African American10556
 46.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic322363
 12.7%
Pacific Islander00
White14582
 43.4%
Two or More Races1314
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.7%91.9%
 0.2%


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Central Elementary ranks 856th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Central Elementary are 70% Hispanic, 16% White, 11% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 516 students attended Central Elementary.

Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Seagoville Middle
High : Seagoville High School


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