Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center serves 383 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
383 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center is 0.33, 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
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
81%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center?
383 students attend Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center?
Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center offer ?
Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center part of?
Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center is part of Alief Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center located?
Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center is located in the Alief neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Alief.
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