Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center serves 282 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center's student population of 282 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center is 0.10, 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
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
95%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center?
282 students attend Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center?
Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center offer ?
Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center part of?
Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center is part of Hereford Independent School District.
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