Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten, Douglass Eclc ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Math Proficiency: 54%
- Reading Proficiency: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Douglass Eclc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Douglass Eclc's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Douglass Eclc is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)54%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
41%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
33%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Douglass Eclc?
235 students attend Douglass Eclc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Douglass Eclc students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglass Eclc?
Douglass Eclc has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Douglass Eclc offer ?
Douglass Eclc offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Douglass Eclc part of?
Douglass Eclc is part of Sulphur Springs Independent School District.
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