Garcia Early Childhood Center (Closed 2021)

3051 Old Kingsville Rd
Alice, TX 78332
Garcia Early Childhood Center serves 40 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
40 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Garcia Early Childhood Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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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 Garcia 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Garcia Early Childhood Center?
40 students attend Garcia Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Garcia Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garcia Early Childhood Center?
Garcia Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garcia Early Childhood Center offer ?
Garcia Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Garcia Early Childhood Center part of?
Garcia Early Childhood Center is part of Alice Independent School District.

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