Sam Houston Early Learning Center serves 129 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
129 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
38%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Sam Houston Early Learning Center?
129 students attend Sam Houston Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Sam Houston Early Learning Center students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sam Houston Early Learning Center?
Sam Houston Early Learning Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sam Houston Early Learning Center offer ?
Sam Houston Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Sam Houston Early Learning Center part of?
Sam Houston Early Learning Center is part of Palestine Independent School District.
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