Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center serves 393 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center is 0.61, 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
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
45%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center?
393 students attend Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center?
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center offer ?
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center part of?
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center is part of Alief Independent School District.
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