Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Dan Powell Early Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 35%
- Reading Proficiency: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dan Powell Early Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dan Powell Early Learning Academy's student population of 575 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 65% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dan Powell Early Learning Academy is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
61%
53%
Black
33%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Dan Powell Early Learning Academy?
575 students attend Dan Powell Early Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Dan Powell Early Learning Academy students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dan Powell Early Learning Academy?
Dan Powell Early Learning Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dan Powell Early Learning Academy offer ?
Dan Powell Early Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Dan Powell Early Learning Academy part of?
Dan Powell Early Learning Academy is part of Everman Independent School District.
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