Enrollment
341
Elementary
DISTRICT 625 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FORNEY ISD·NCES 481956023029
Early Childhood Center
680 INNOVATION BLVD, FORNEY, TX 75126 · (469) 762-4280 · Kaufman County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL341 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
64%
219 students
DISTRICT 50% · 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 | 341 | 100% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · 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
Schools most like Early Childhood Center
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Center this school | 341 | 64.2% | N/A |
| Lakeridge Elementary School CEDAR HILL | 466 | 60.3% | 35.0% |
| Rocketship Explore Elementary School FORT WORTH | 289 | 76.5% | 15.0% |
| Newman International Academy at Fort Worth FORT WORTH | 255 | 54.9% | 35.4% |
| Houston Classical HOUSTON | 342 | 73.7% | 61.8% |
| Life School Lancaster LANCASTER | 455 | 73.8% | 24.1% |
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 Early Childhood Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Kaufman County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 341 | #3,945 of 4,938 | #28 of 32 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.2:1 | #3,462 of 4,622 | #19 of 32 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.1% | #1,685 of 4,628 | #19 of 32 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.2% | #2,892 of 4,789 | #17 of 32 |
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.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 341 | 21 | 16.2:1 | 64% (219) |
| 2023-24 | 429 | 23 | 18.7:1 | 62% (265) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Early Childhood Center.
About Early Childhood Center
Families in FORNEY, Texas, are served by Early Childhood Center, a small elementary school. School enrollment was 341 students in 2024-25, in pre-K. For comparison, elementary schools in Texas average about 519 students.
Federal data list 24 schools in FORNEY ISD, with 18,565 students enrolled.
At Early Childhood Center, Black students make up 61% of the student body. The remaining shares are 19% Hispanic, 12% White, 5% multiracial, and 2% Asian. Kaufman County as a whole is about 19% Black, so the school's share is higher. Early Childhood Center's diversity index is 57%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teacher staffing is 21 full-time equivalents, or about 16.2 students per teacher. On average, elementary schools in Texas have 15.1:1, compared with 16.2:1 here. About 64% of students, or 219, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Kaufman County census figures show that the median household income is $89,485, about 27% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. Kaufman County is home to 65 public schools and about 41,319 public school students.
The nearest other public school, Jackson Middle School, is about 0.2 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
NCES assigns Early Childhood Center the locale Rural: Fringe, meaning in rural territory close to an urban area.
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Kaufman County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
172,604
Census ACS
Median income
$89,485
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
65
41,319 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in FORNEY ISD
- North Forney High SchoolHigh · 2,648 students
- Forney High SchoolHigh · 2,582 students
- Jackson Middle SchoolMiddle · 807 students
- Ed Wilson Elementary SchoolElementary · 786 students
- Jones Int ScMiddle · 758 students
- Rhodes IsMiddle · 746 students
Other schools in FORNEY
- North Forney High SchoolHigh · 2,648 students
- Forney High SchoolHigh · 2,582 students
- Jackson Middle SchoolMiddle · 807 students
- Ed Wilson Elementary SchoolElementary · 786 students
- Jones Int ScMiddle · 758 students
- Rhodes IsMiddle · 746 students
Other Early Childhood Center schools
43 other US public schools in 16 states are named Early Childhood Center. Early Childhood Center is the 10th largest of the 44.
- Early Childhood CenterMONT BELVIEU, TX · 845 students
- Early Childhood CenterPORTLAND, TX · 529 students
- Early Childhood CenterLINDALE, TX · 462 students
- Early Childhood CenterEAGLE PASS, TX · 461 students
- Early Childhood CenterCORPUS CHRISTI, TX · 458 students
Nearby schools
- Jackson Middle School0.2 mi · 807
- Rhodes Is0.2 mi · 746
- Ed Wilson Elementary School0.4 mi · 786
- Criswell Elementary School0.7 mi · 549
- Crosby Elementary School1.4 mi · 452
- Griffin Elementary School1.7 mi · 717
Frequently asked questions
About Early Childhood CenterHow many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center enrolls approximately 341 students in grades PK-PK.
Is Early Childhood Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
Early Childhood Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is approximately 16.2:1 (21 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center reports a student body of 12% White, 19% Hispanic, 61% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Early Childhood Center in?
Early Childhood Center is part of FORNEY ISD.
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