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F L Moffett Primary School

294 STADIUM DR, CENTER, TX 75935 · (936) 598-6266 · Shelby County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL630 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work

Enrollment
630
Elementary
DISTRICT 553 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
39 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
82%
518 students
DISTRICT 77% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Pre-K17828%
Kindergarten14122%
Grade 114924%
Grade 216226%
Student demographics
69%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 63% · US 70%
White
16126%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 24% · US 43%
Hispanic
27043%
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 54% · US 30%
Black
15525%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 13% · US 15%
Asian
244%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 6% · US 6%
Two+
193%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3% · US 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0% · US 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
33153%
Female
29947%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
F L Moffett Primary School→Center Elementary School→Center Middle School
Based on grade levels within CENTER ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.

Where F L Moffett Primary School ranks

Among elementary schools
MeasureThis schoolIn Texas
Enrollment
ranked largest first
630#1,394 of 4,938
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
16.0:1#3,308 of 4,622
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
68.8%#636 of 4,628
Free and reduced lunch
ranked highest share first
82.2%#1,782 of 4,789
Enrollment change since 2017-18
ranked fastest growth first
+45.2%#124 of 1,307
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.

4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
630
-104 (-14%) vs 2020
+21% since 1990-91, when it was 521
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
was 14.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-2563039.316.0:182% (518)
2023-2467741.416.4:186% (585)
2022-2369242.916.1:178% (537)
2020-217345114.4:180% (587)
2017-184342517.4:183% (361)
2015-164552617.5:185% (385)
2010-115242521.0:193% (485)
2000-017284316.9:173% (532)
1990-915213813.7:1N/A
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for F L Moffett Primary School.

Since 2017-18: students up 45% (434 to 630); teachers up 57% (25 to 39.3).

About F L Moffett Primary School

This page covers F L Moffett Primary School, a medium-sized elementary school in CENTER, Texas. The school's enrollment of 630 students covers pre-K through 2. Statewide, elementary schools in Texas average about 519 students each.

Within CENTER ISD, F L Moffett Primary School is one of 5 schools. The district enrolls 2,307 students.

At F L Moffett Primary School, the largest share of students is Hispanic, at 43%. The next largest groups are 26% White, 25% Black, 4% Asian, and 3% multiracial. The school's Hispanic share is 23 points above the 20% share among Shelby County residents. The school's diversity index is 69%, meaning two students picked at random have a 69% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.

Its 39.3 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 16.0:1. This ratio sits 0.9 above the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 82%. That is 11 points above the 71% average for public schools in Shelby County.

Recent Census Bureau figures for Shelby County show that the median household income is $49,776, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. F L Moffett Primary School is one of 13 public schools in the county.

Center High School is the public school closest to F L Moffett Primary School, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 other public schools within five miles.

NCES assigns F L Moffett Primary School the locale Town: Remote, meaning in a town far from an urbanized area.

Over 4 years, F L Moffett Primary School's enrollment declined 14%, to 630. By 2024-25, the school had 16.0 students per teacher, compared with 14.4 in 2020-21.

Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at F L Moffett Primary School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.

Shelby County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
24,155
Census ACS
Median income
$49,776
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
5,174 students

Quick facts

School name
F L Moffett Primary School
District
CENTER ISD
Address
294 STADIUM DR, CENTER, TX 75935
Phone
(936) 598-6266
County
Shelby County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
630
Teachers (FTE)
39
Student–teacher ratio
16.0:1
Free and reduced lunch
518 (82%)
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
481332006665
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About F L Moffett Primary School
How many students attend F L Moffett Primary School?
F L Moffett Primary School enrolls approximately 630 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does F L Moffett Primary School serve?
F L Moffett Primary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at F L Moffett Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at F L Moffett Primary School is approximately 16.0:1 (39 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at F L Moffett Primary School?
At F L Moffett Primary School, the student body is approximately 26% White, 43% Hispanic, 25% Black, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is F L Moffett Primary School public or private?
F L Moffett Primary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by CENTER ISD.
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