Theron Jones Early Literacy Center serves 339 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center's student population of 339 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Theron Jones Early Literacy Center is 0.38, 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
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
12%
53%
Black
78%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Theron Jones Early Literacy Center?
339 students attend Theron Jones Early Literacy Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Theron Jones Early Literacy Center students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theron Jones Early Literacy Center?
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Theron Jones Early Literacy Center offer ?
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Theron Jones Early Literacy Center part of?
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center is part of Texarkana Independent School District.
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