Wylie West Early Childhood Center

6249 Buffalo Gap Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Wylie West Early Childhood Center serves 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wylie West Early Childhood Center's student population of 421 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
421 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Wylie West Early Childhood Center is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
33%
53%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
53%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Wylie West Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Wylie West Early Childhood Center?
421 students attend Wylie West Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Wylie West Early Childhood Center students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wylie West Early Childhood Center?
Wylie West Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wylie West Early Childhood Center offer ?
Wylie West Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Wylie West Early Childhood Center part of?
Wylie West Early Childhood Center is part of Wylie Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Wylie West Early Childhood Center located?
Wylie West Early Childhood Center is located in the Chimney Rock Area neighborhood of Abilene, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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