Central El
Duncanville, TX · Duncanville ISD · Grades PK-4
3,886th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
Central El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central El 3,886th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 58th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — declining.
Central El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 160 students tested
Central El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 457 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.5% | 74.2% | ▲ 11.7 pts | |
| Black | 28.8% | 22.1% | ▼ 6.7 pts | |
| White | 4.6% | 2.0% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Central El
Typical home value $277K in zip 75116 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Central El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Merrifield ElDuncanville ISD · 0.4 mi away4,224th of 4,406
ELA 29% · Math 22% - 3William Lee Hastings ElDuncanville ISD · 0.9 mi away3,170th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 37% - 2Fairmeadows ElDuncanville ISD · 1.1 mi away3,812th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 30% - 4Ume Preparatory Academy - DuncanvilleUme Preparatory Academy · 1.3 mi away · charter2,656th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 34% - 1James R Bilhartz Jr ElDuncanville ISD · 1.7 mi away4,312th of 4,406
ELA 25% · Math 19% - 1Clint Q Smith ElDuncanville ISD · 1.7 mi away4,371st of 4,406
ELA 20% · Math 15% - 1S Gus Alexander Jr ElDuncanville ISD · 2 mi away4,313th of 4,406
ELA 29% · Math 15% - 1Charles Acton Leadershp AcademyDuncanville ISD · 2.4 mi away4,038th of 4,406
ELA 32% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central El in?
Central El is part of the Duncanville ISD district in Duncanville, Texas.
Is Central El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central El 3,886th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Central El?
Hispanic 74%, Black 22%, White 2% (457 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75116 is $277K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.