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#4745 of 8,552 schools in TX

Central EL

Elementary School · Lewisville ISD · Lewisville, TX

A Lewisville ISD elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

400 HIGH SCHOOL DR, Lewisville, TX 75057

  • Math 29% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.3 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$12,299
Chronic Absenteeism14.8%

Students at Central EL score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency29%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
26%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
26%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Central EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,708/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lewisville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,128

Median home value

$208,500

Median rent

$1,589/mo

College educated

29%

Homeownership

38.7%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mill Street ELEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–50.3 mi634Compare →
Lakeland Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–90.6 mi154Compare →
Lakeland ELEnrollment path unverified4.5K–50.7 mi651Compare →
North Texas Collegiate Academy-south CampusCharter · enrollment unverified5.1PK–80.8 mi270Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lewisville ISD

Schools in district
62
Rank in district
#47 of 61
District spending per student
$12,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Central EL is listed in LEWISVILLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Central EL

Central EL is a public elementary school in Lewisville, TX, part of Lewisville ISD, serving approximately 542 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,745 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central EL

What grades does Central EL serve?

Central EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Central EL?

Central EL has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Central EL is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Central EL rank in TX?

Central EL ranks #4,745 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Central EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Central EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Central EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Central EL has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Central EL a charter school?

No, Central EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Central EL a Title I school?

No, Central EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central EL?

96.7% of students at Central EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
542
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Denton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.8%
Area population (ZIP 75057)
16,836
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
31.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75057; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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