CENTRAL EL

www.centralisd.com

633 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Central Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Pollok, Texas, serving as part of the Central Independent School District (CISD). Situated along US Highway 69 North, the school functions as a key component of the local community, providing foundational education for young students in the rural Angelina County area. As a campus within a small-town district, Central Elementary typically emphasizes a close-knit learning environment focused on core academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth to prepare students for their transition to the upper grade levels within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Central Independent School District, which aims to provide quality educational opportunities through committed faculty and staff. Families and community members often utilize the district’s website, www.centralisd.com, to stay informed about school calendars, extracurricular activities, and administrative updates. By maintaining a focus on student success and community involvement, Central Elementary serves as a central hub for childhood development in the Pollok area.

633

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	452
Hispanic	136
Black	22
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
452 (71.4%)
Hispanic
136 (21.5%)
Black
22 (3.5%)
Two or More
21 (3.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	CENTRAL ISD
Phone:	(936)853-9390
Website:	http://www.centralisd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	396
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 65

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 121