Kooken Educational Center serves 217 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kooken Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Kooken Educational Center's student population of 217 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
217 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Kooken Educational Center is 0.58, 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
24:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%

Hispanic
55%
53%

Black
35%
13%

White
4%
25%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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
What schools are Kooken Educational Center often compared to?
Kooken Educational Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Community Based Pk, Burgin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Kooken Educational Center?
217 students attend Kooken Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Kooken Educational Center students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kooken Educational Center?
Kooken Educational Center has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kooken Educational Center offer ?
Kooken Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Kooken Educational Center part of?
Kooken Educational Center is part of Arlington Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Kooken Educational Center located?
Kooken Educational Center is located in the Central Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 8 other public schools located in Central Arlington.
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