Enrollment
389
Elementary
DISTRICT 515 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOUSTON ISD·NCES 482364010743
Farias Early Childhood Center
515 E RITTENHOUSE, HOUSTON, TX 77076 · (713) 691-8730 · Harris County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL389 STUDENTS
·
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
19.4:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.5:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
388 students
DISTRICT 84% · 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 | 382 | 98% |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 2% |
Student demographics
7%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · 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
Based on published attendance-zone data from HOUSTON ISD. Zones change; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Farias Early Childhood Center
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farias Early Childhood Center this school | 389 | 99.7% | N/A |
| Davila Elementary School HOUSTON | 398 | 99.5% | 52.8% |
| Leyendecker Elementary School LAREDO | 406 | 100.0% | 75.6% |
| Dovalina Elementary School LAREDO | 399 | 99.5% | 46.5% |
| De Zavala Elementary School SAN ANTONIO | 388 | 97.9% | 22.0% |
| Garden Park Elementary School BROWNSVILLE | 372 | 98.9% | 49.9% |
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 Farias Early Childhood Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Harris County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 389 | #3,571 of 4,938 | #552 of 682 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.4:1 | #4,404 of 4,622 | #628 of 657 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 7.0% | #4,224 of 4,628 | #633 of 657 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 99.7% | #34 of 4,789 | #11 of 671 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.7% | #2,043 of 2,838 | #344 of 441 |
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
389
+36 (+10%) vs 2020
-7% since 2010-11, when it was 420
Student : Teacher
19.4:1
was 16.8:1
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 | 389 | 20 | 19.4:1 | 100% (388) |
| 2023-24 | 399 | 20 | 19.9:1 | 99% (396) |
| 2022-23 | 392 | 20 | 19.6:1 | 99% (387) |
| 2020-21 | 353 | 21 | 16.8:1 | 100% (353) |
| 2017-18 | 431 | 24.8 | 17.4:1 | 100% (431) |
| 2015-16 | 403 | 22 | 18.3:1 | 98% (393) |
| 2010-11 | 420 | 21 | 20.0:1 | 87% (366) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Farias Early Childhood Center.
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (431 to 389); teachers down 19% (24.8 to 20).
About Farias Early Childhood Center
Farias Early Childhood Center is classified as an elementary school. It is located in HOUSTON, Texas. Total enrollment is 389 students, and the grades served are pre-K through kindergarten. That is 25% below the average of about 519 students for elementary schools in Texas.
Farias Early Childhood Center reports to HOUSTON ISD, which has 273 schools and 176,727 students.
Hispanic students account for 96% of the school's enrollment. Harris County's residents are about 44% Hispanic, 52 points below the school's share. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 7, compared with 70 nationally.
Farias Early Childhood Center reports a ratio of 19.4 students per teacher, from 20 full-time-equivalent teachers. The gap from the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas is 4.4 students per teacher. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at Farias Early Childhood Center, 100% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 70% average for public schools in Harris County, the school's rate is higher.
The school's county is Harris County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $74,983, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 34%, and about 13% of people live in poverty. Harris County's 1,205 public schools enroll about 886,911 students and include Farias Early Childhood Center.
Of the public schools around it, Farias Early Childhood Center is closest to Durkee Elementary School, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
For locale, NCES codes Farias Early Childhood Center as City: Large.
Enrollment figures show a rise of 36 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25. The school's ratio increased from 16.8:1 to 19.4:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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Harris County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,838,303
Census ACS
Median income
$74,983
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,205
886,911 students
Quick facts
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- Durkee Elementary School0.1 mi · 439
- Fonville Middle School0.4 mi · 583
- Moreno Elementary School0.7 mi · 697
- George I Sanchez North0.8 mi · 394
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Frequently asked questions
About Farias Early Childhood CenterHow many students attend Farias Early Childhood Center?
Farias Early Childhood Center enrolls approximately 389 students in grades PK-KG.
What age range does Farias Early Childhood Center serve?
Farias Early Childhood Center serves students from grade PK through grade KG.
How many students per teacher at Farias Early Childhood Center?
Approximately 19.4:1 students per teacher at Farias Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Farias Early Childhood Center?
At Farias Early Childhood Center, the student body is approximately 1% White, 96% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is Farias Early Childhood Center public or private?
Farias Early Childhood Center is a public K-12 school, overseen by HOUSTON ISD.
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