Central El
Pollok, TX · Central ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-4 · Rural, fringe
3,989th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 9%▼ Declining
8578 US HWY 69N, Pollok, TX 75969
(936)853-9390NCES ID 481350005619Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Central El 3,989th 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 9% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2019 to 9th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 237 students tested · no science: TX tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 4
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 664 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1993, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.5% | 70.9% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.5% | 21.8% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Black | 5.1% | 4.1% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 2.9% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1993. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $228K in zip 75969 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Central El
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ELA 57% ▲21 · Math 50% ▲25Compare - –Dunbar PriLufkin ISD · 8 mi awayCompare
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What school district is Central El in?
Central El is part of the Central ISD district in Pollok, Texas.
Is Central El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central El 3,989th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 9% 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?
White 71%, Hispanic 22%, Black 4%, Two or more races 3% (664 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75969 is $228K 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.