21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy serves 344 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy's student population of 344 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy is 0.02, 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
34:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
26%
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
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy?
344 students attend 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy?
21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy offer ?
21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy part of?
21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy is part of Weslaco Independent School District.
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