Early Childhood Center serves 429 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
429 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.67, which is more 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
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
43%
13%
White
13%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups


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: 12/29/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
429 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Early Childhood Center students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Forney Independent School District.
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