Natalia Early Child Center serves 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Natalia Early Child Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Natalia Early Child Center's student population of 256 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Natalia Early Child Center is 0.36, 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
n/a
5%
Hispanic
77%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
22%
26%
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
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Natalia Early Child Center?
256 students attend Natalia Early Child Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Natalia Early Child Center students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Natalia Early Child Center?
Natalia Early Child Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Natalia Early Child Center offer ?
Natalia Early Child Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Natalia Early Child Center part of?
Natalia Early Child Center is part of Natalia Independent School District.
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