Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center

1210 Santa Rosa Ave
Edcouch, TX 78538
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center serves 432 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than 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 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center's student population of 432 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
432 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center is 0.02, 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
24:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jorge R Gutierrez 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
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jorge R Gutierrez 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 (21-22)
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center?
432 students attend Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center?
Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center offer ?
Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center part of?
Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center is part of Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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