Farias Early Childhood Center serves 392 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farias Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Farias Early Childhood Center's student population of 392 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Farias Early Childhood Center is 0.10, 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
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
95%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
2%
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
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Farias Early Childhood Center?
392 students attend Farias Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Farias Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farias Early Childhood Center?
Farias Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Farias Early Childhood Center offer ?
Farias Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Farias Early Childhood Center part of?
Farias Early Childhood Center is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Farias Early Childhood Center located?
Farias Early Childhood Center is located in the Northside And Northline neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 18 other public schools located in Northside And Northline.
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