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What's the biggest difference between EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER and what you expected?
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Enrollment
462
Elementary
DISTRICT 497 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LINDALE ISD·NCES 482751009021
Early Childhood Center
201 STADIUM ST, LINDALE, TX 75771 · (903) 881-4001 · Smith County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL462 STUDENTS
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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
14.0:1
33 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
262 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 65%
Community
1
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 | 133 | 29% |
| Kindergarten | 329 | 71% |
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 52% · 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 | 462 | 56.7% | N/A |
| Arp Elementary School ARP | 455 | 58.9% | 39.1% |
| Overton Ray Elementary School BURKBURNETT | 526 | 56.5% | 37.5% |
| Brownsboro Elementary School BROWNSBORO | 422 | 60.2% | 41.8% |
| Gus Winston Cain Elementary School WHITEHOUSE | 508 | 52.2% | 74.3% |
| Norwood Elementary School BURLESON | 425 | 56.2% | 40.6% |
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 Smith County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 462 | #2,889 of 4,938 | #21 of 33 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #1,538 of 4,622 | #10 of 33 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.9% | #2,051 of 4,628 | #19 of 33 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 56.7% | #3,283 of 4,789 | #21 of 33 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +6.9% | #901 of 1,307 | #13 of 16 |
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
462
+60 (+15%) vs 2020
+25% since 2010-11, when it was 369
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
was 13.4:1
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 | 462 | 33 | 14.0:1 | 57% (262) |
| 2023-24 | 449 | 32 | 14.0:1 | 61% (275) |
| 2022-23 | 453 | 31.1 | 14.6:1 | 57% (258) |
| 2020-21 | 402 | 30 | 13.4:1 | 58% (232) |
| 2017-18 | 432 | 27.7 | 15.6:1 | 57% (247) |
| 2015-16 | 404 | 26 | 15.5:1 | 67% (270) |
| 2010-11 | 369 | 27 | 13.7:1 | 62% (228) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Early Childhood Center.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (432 to 462); teachers up 19% (27.7 to 33).
About Early Childhood Center
Early Childhood Center is a medium-sized elementary school with its address in LINDALE, Texas. The school serves 462 students in pre-K through kindergarten in 2024-25.
LINDALE ISD serves 4,606 students across 6 schools.
By race and ethnicity, Early Childhood Center is 64% White. The rest of enrollment is 21% Hispanic, 8% Black, and 5% multiracial. The White share in Smith County as a whole is similar, at about 67%. The chance that two students picked at random at Early Childhood Center belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 54%.
Federal staffing data show 33 full-time-equivalent teachers at Early Childhood Center and a ratio of 14.0:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Texas is 15.1:1, higher than at this school. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 57% of enrollment.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Smith County show that median household income is about $74,192, about 29% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. Early Childhood Center is one of 65 public schools in Smith County, which together enroll about 37,385 students.
Of nearby public schools, College Street Elementary School is the closest, at about 0.1 miles. The count of other public schools within five miles is 5.
The school's federal locale classification is Town: Fringe.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 15%, from 402 to 462.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Smith County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
241,740
Census ACS
Median income
$74,192
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
65
37,385 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LINDALE ISD
- Lindale High SchoolHigh · 1,338 students
- E J Moss Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 1,082 students
- Lindale Junior High SchoolMiddle · 695 students
- Velma Penny Elementary SchoolElementary · 517 students
- College Street Elementary SchoolElementary · 512 students
Other schools in LINDALE
- Lindale High SchoolHigh · 1,338 students
- E J Moss Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 1,082 students
- Lindale Junior High SchoolMiddle · 695 students
- Velma Penny Elementary SchoolElementary · 517 students
- College Street Elementary SchoolElementary · 512 students
Other Early Childhood Center schools
43 other US public schools in 16 states are named Early Childhood Center. Early Childhood Center is the 3rd largest of the 44.
- Early Childhood CenterMONT BELVIEU, TX · 845 students
- Early Childhood CenterPORTLAND, TX · 529 students
- Early Childhood CenterEAGLE PASS, TX · 461 students
- Early Childhood CenterCORPUS CHRISTI, TX · 458 students
- Early Childhood CenterCHANNELVIEW, TX · 427 students
Nearby schools
- College Street Elementary School0.1 mi · 512
- Velma Penny Elementary School0.8 mi · 517
- E J Moss Intermediate School0.9 mi · 1,082
- Lindale High School1.1 mi · 1,338
- Lindale Junior High School2.1 mi · 695
- A W Orr El - Cp10.3 mi · 247
Frequently asked questions
About Early Childhood CenterWhat is the total enrollment at Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center enrolls approximately 462 students in grades PK-KG.
Is Early Childhood Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
Early Childhood Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is approximately 14.0:1 (33 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Early Childhood Center?
At Early Childhood Center, the student body is approximately 64% White, 21% Hispanic, 8% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center is overseen by LINDALE ISD in Smith County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.