CENTRAL EL

457 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 302 E Freeman St in Duncanville, Texas, is a core institution within the Duncanville Independent School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills. The campus focuses on preparing elementary-aged children for future educational success by implementing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging social and emotional development.

As part of the Duncanville community, Central Elementary benefits from a long-standing tradition of local engagement and a commitment to inclusive education. The school typically offers various resources and programs aimed at addressing the unique needs of its students, ranging from literacy initiatives to enrichment activities. By maintaining a focus on both instructional quality and character building, Central Elementary strives to provide a stable, nurturing foundation for its students during their most formative years.

457

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	325
Black	114
Asian	1
Two or More	7

Hispanic
325 (71.1%)
Black
114 (24.9%)
White
10 (2.2%)
Two or More
7 (1.5%)
Asian
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:	DUNCANVILLE ISD
Phone:	(972)708-2600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	358
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 50

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 87