Mistral Center For Early Childhood serves 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mistral Center For Early Childhood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mistral Center For Early Childhood's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mistral Center For Early Childhood 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
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
81%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Mistral Center For Early Childhood?
355 students attend Mistral Center For Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mistral Center For Early Childhood students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mistral Center For Early Childhood?
Mistral Center For Early Childhood has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mistral Center For Early Childhood offer ?
Mistral Center For Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Mistral Center For Early Childhood part of?
Mistral Center For Early Childhood is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Mistral Center For Early Childhood located?
Mistral Center For Early Childhood is located in the Gulfton neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in Gulfton.
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