Serving 108 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Education Center At Little Elm 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 was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
44%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
36%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Education Center At Little Elm?
108 students attend Education Center At Little Elm.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Education Center At Little Elm students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Education Center At Little Elm?
Education Center At Little Elm has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Education Center At Little Elm offer ?
Education Center At Little Elm offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Education Center At Little Elm part of?
Education Center At Little Elm is part of North Texas Collegiate Academy School District.
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