Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten, Lone Star Early Childhood Center ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lone Star Early Childhood Center's student population of 295 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lone Star Early Childhood Center is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)90-94%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)90-94%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
63%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
29%
26%
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
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Lone Star Early Childhood Center?
295 students attend Lone Star Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lone Star Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lone Star Early Childhood Center?
Lone Star Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lone Star Early Childhood Center offer ?
Lone Star Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Lone Star Early Childhood Center part of?
Lone Star Early Childhood Center is part of New Braunfels Independent School District.
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