Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k serves 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k's student population of 590 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
590 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k is 0.17, 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
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
91%
53%

Black
8%
13%

White
1%
25%

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
95%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k?
590 students attend Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k?
Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k offer ?
Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k part of?
Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k is part of Aldine Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k located?
Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k is located in the Northington Estates neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Northington Estates.
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