Enrollment
167
Elementary
DISTRICT 290 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ACADEMY ISD·NCES 480747013381
Academy Early Childhood Center
311 N BUMBLEBEE DR, LITTLE RIVER, TX 76554 · (254) 982-4621 · Bell County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL167 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.1:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
81 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 65 | 39% |
| Kindergarten | 102 | 61% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Academy Early Childhood Center→Academy Elementary School→Academy Intermediate School→Academy Middle School→Academy High School
Based on grade levels within ACADEMY ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
QUIET COMMUNITY
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Academy Early Childhood Center
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Early Childhood Center this school | 167 | 48.5% | N/A |
| New Waverly Intermediate School NEW WAVERLY | 169 | 47.9% | 47.9% |
| Baker Elementary School CANADIAN | 153 | 51.6% | 55.3% |
| Boles Elementary School QUINLAN | 202 | 50.0% | 43.2% |
| Harper Elementary School HARPER | 223 | 51.1% | 65.5% |
| Brown Primary School SMITHVILLE | 194 | 57.7% | N/A |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Academy Early Childhood Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Bell County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 167 | #4,706 of 4,938 | #59 of 62 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 48.5% | #3,643 of 4,789 | #45 of 59 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -56.7% | #24 of 2,838 | #1 of 33 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
167
-264 (-61%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
was 15.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 167 | 10.9 | 15.3:1 | 49% (81) |
| 2023-24 | 172 | 10 | 17.2:1 | 45% (78) |
| 2022-23 | 182 | 8.4 | 21.8:1 | 61% (111) |
| 2020-21 | 431 | 28 | 15.4:1 | 31% (134) |
| 2017-18 | 386 | 24.3 | 15.9:1 | 42% (163) |
| 2015-16 | 381 | 22 | 17.3:1 | 51% (195) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Academy Early Childhood Center.
Since 2017-18: students down 57% (386 to 167); teachers down 55% (24.3 to 10.9).
About Academy Early Childhood Center
Academy Early Childhood Center is an elementary school with a street address in LITTLE RIVER, Texas. The school has 167 students in 2024-25 across pre-K through kindergarten. By comparison, elementary schools in Texas enroll about 519 students on average.
ACADEMY ISD, which runs Academy Early Childhood Center, has 5 schools and 1,832 students.
More than half of the students at Academy Early Childhood Center are White (59%). The remaining shares are 28% Hispanic, 7% Black, and 4% multiracial. Census estimates put the White share of Bell County's population at about 49%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Academy Early Childhood Center scores 57%.
Classroom staffing at Academy Early Childhood Center totals 10.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. The 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas is close to this figure. Federal data show 49% of students (81) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Bell County, the average is 57%.
American Community Survey estimates for Bell County show that median household income comes to about $68,865, roughly 27% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Bell County counts 130 public schools with about 71,041 students.
Measured in a straight line, Academy Middle School is about 0.4 miles from Academy Early Childhood Center. Within five miles are 6 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Fringe, meaning it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
The school's enrollment figures are 431 for 2020-21 and 167 for 2024-25. Differences this large can reflect a change in grade levels, a boundary change, or a merger.
The Academy Early Childhood Center discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. You can also rate the school on this page.
Bell County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
386,897
Census ACS
Median income
$68,865
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
130
71,041 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ACADEMY ISD
- Academy High SchoolHigh · 546 students
- Academy Intermediate SchoolElementary · 444 students
- Academy Middle SchoolMiddle · 417 students
- Academy Elementary SchoolElementary · 258 students
- Bell County Alternative SchoolHigh
- Academy JJAEPElementary
Other schools in LITTLE RIVER
- Academy High SchoolHigh · 546 students
- Academy Intermediate SchoolElementary · 444 students
- Academy Middle SchoolMiddle · 417 students
- Academy Elementary SchoolElementary · 258 students
- Bell County Alternative SchoolHigh
- Academy JJAEPElementary
Nearby schools
- Academy Middle School0.4 mi · 417
- Academy High School0.5 mi · 546
- Academy Intermediate School0.6 mi · 444
- Academy Elementary School0.6 mi · 258
- Raye-Allen Elementary School4.6 mi · 441
- Sampson-Howard Elementary School4.7 mi · 611
Frequently asked questions
About Academy Early Childhood CenterHow many students attend Academy Early Childhood Center?
Academy Early Childhood Center enrolls approximately 167 students in grades PK-KG.
What grades does Academy Early Childhood Center serve?
Academy Early Childhood Center serves grades PK-KG.
How many teachers does Academy Early Childhood Center have?
Academy Early Childhood Center employs 11 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Academy Early Childhood Center?
At Academy Early Childhood Center, the student body is approximately 59% White, 28% Hispanic, 7% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Academy Early Childhood Center?
Academy Early Childhood Center is overseen by ACADEMY ISD in Bell County.
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