Fonwood Early Childhood Center

9709 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Fonwood Early Childhood Center serves 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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Fonwood Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Fonwood Early Childhood Center's student population of 450 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
450 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Fonwood Early Childhood Center is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
34%
53%
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Black
65%
13%
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White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Fonwood Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fonwood Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Fonwood Early Childhood Center?
450 students attend Fonwood Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Fonwood Early Childhood Center students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fonwood Early Childhood Center?
Fonwood Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fonwood Early Childhood Center offer ?
Fonwood Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Fonwood Early Childhood Center part of?
Fonwood Early Childhood Center is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Fonwood Early Childhood Center located?
Fonwood Early Childhood Center is located in the East Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 7 other public schools located in East Houston.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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