Fonwood Early Childhood Center

9709 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Fonwood Early Childhood Center serves 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • 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 432 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
432 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Fonwood Early Childhood Center is 0.50, 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
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
35%
53%
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Black
62%
13%
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White
2%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fonwood Early Childhood Center.
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0.50
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Fonwood Early Childhood Center?
432 students attend Fonwood Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Fonwood Early Childhood Center students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fonwood Early Childhood Center?
Fonwood Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 18:1, 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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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