Farris Early Childhood Center serves 254 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farris Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Farris Early Childhood Center's student population of 254 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Farris Early Childhood Center is 0.68, 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
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
31%
13%
White
17%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
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 Farris Early Childhood Center?
254 students attend Farris Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Farris Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farris Early Childhood Center?
Farris Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Farris Early Childhood Center offer ?
Farris Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Farris Early Childhood Center part of?
Farris Early Childhood Center is part of Wichita Falls Independent School District.
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