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CATER EL

PublicRegular
TEMPLE, Texas · TEMPLE ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students309
Student:Teacher14.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo
CATER EL
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
309
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
78%+14pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

CATER EL is a public primary in TEMPLE, Texas. The school enrolls 309 students. It is part of the TEMPLE ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictTEMPLE ISD
County48027
CityTEMPLE
ZIP76502
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID484233004817

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment309
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino41.7%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian20.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native28.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
41.7%
Black
0.3%
Asian
20.5%
Two+
8.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %78%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)