Central El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Plainview, Texas 79072 · Plainview ISD
#3547 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#37467 of 50,301 nationally
About Central El
Central El is a public elementary located in Plainview, in the Plainview ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 505 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3547th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (38th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 505.
There are 7 schools in Plainview; Central El ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)80.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Central El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Plainview Classical Academy
Plainview · Charter other · Grades K–12
262 students · 1.4 km away
South El
Plainview · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
456 students · 1.7 km away
Plainview H S
Plainview · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,418 students · 1.8 km away
Plainview J H
Plainview · Public middle · Grades 7–8
634 students · 1.8 km away
Plainview Int
Plainview · Public middle · Grades 5–6
554 students · 3.0 km away
North El
Plainview · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
492 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Carrollton El
Carrollton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students
Las Colinas El
Irving · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students
Harry Stone Montessori Academy
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
505 students
Kenneth E Little El
Bacliff · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
505 students
Valley West El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students
Helen Edward Early Childhood Center
Kaufman · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
505 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central El a good school?
Central El has a Success Index (US) of 31.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3547 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central El rank in Texas?
Central El ranks #3547 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #37467 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central El?
Central El had 505 students in 2025.
Is Central El a elementary school or a high school?
Central El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central El?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Central El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.