Early Childhood Center serves 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
60%
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
53%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
449 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Lindale Independent School District.
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