Enrollment
283
Elementary
DISTRICT 355 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NATALIA ISD·NCES 483213005102
Natalia Early Child Center
408 8TH ST, NATALIA, TX 78059 · (830) 663-4416 · Medina County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL283 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
16.2:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.8:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
72%
205 students
DISTRICT 69% · 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 | 106 | 37% |
| Kindergarten | 77 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 100 | 35% |
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 24% · 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 grade levels within NATALIA ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Natalia Early Child Center
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natalia Early Child Center this school | 283 | 72.4% | N/A |
| Bishop Primary School BISHOP | 258 | 70.5% | N/A |
| Dr Green Elementary School EL PASO | 264 | 69.7% | 39.9% |
| Lamar Early Ee-Kg ODESSA | 338 | 72.5% | N/A |
| Putnam Elementary School EL PASO | 260 | 76.9% | 41.9% |
| Dodson Primary School DENVER CITY | 334 | 69.5% | 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 Natalia Early Child Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Medina County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 283 | #4,296 of 4,938 | #9 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.2:1 | #3,415 of 4,622 | #4 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.4% | #3,683 of 4,628 | #9 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.4% | #2,427 of 4,789 | #2 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +16.9% | #501 of 1,307 | N/A |
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
283
+58 (+26%) vs 2020
+65% since 2000-01, when it was 171
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
was 16.1:1
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 | 283 | 17.5 | 16.2:1 | 72% (205) |
| 2023-24 | 290 | 15.4 | 18.9:1 | 68% (198) |
| 2022-23 | 256 | 16.5 | 15.5:1 | 73% (187) |
| 2020-21 | 225 | 14 | 16.1:1 | 84% (190) |
| 2017-18 | 242 | 14.5 | 16.7:1 | 84% (204) |
| 2015-16 | 231 | 14 | 16.5:1 | 81% (187) |
| 2010-11 | 254 | 14 | 18.1:1 | 88% (224) |
| 2000-01 | 171 | 8 | 21.4:1 | 87% (149) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Natalia Early Child Center.
Since 2017-18: students up 17% (242 to 283); teachers up 21% (14.5 to 17.5).
About Natalia Early Child Center
Natalia Early Child Center serves students in NATALIA, Texas, as a low-enrollment elementary school. Its grade span covers pre-K through 1, with 283 students on the rolls. Across elementary schools in Texas, the average enrollment is about 519.
NATALIA ISD is the local district for Natalia Early Child Center. It runs 4 schools with 1,315 students.
Hispanic students account for 87% of the school's enrollment. The rest of enrollment is 12% White. Among all residents of Medina County, the Hispanic share is about 52%. A diversity index of 22% means there is a 22% chance two randomly chosen students at Natalia Early Child Center are from different groups.
Natalia Early Child Center reported 17.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 16.2:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Texas is 15.1:1. There are 205 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 72% of enrollment. The gap from the 57% average for public schools in Medina County is 15 points.
In Medina County, home to about 53,547 people, median household income comes to about $78,074, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 23%, and about 6% of people live in poverty. Medina County's 24 public schools enroll about 13,127 students and include Natalia Early Child Center.
Natalia Early Child Center's nearest public school is Natalia Junior High School (less than a tenth of a mile). There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
NCES assigns Natalia Early Child Center the locale Rural: Distant, meaning in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, Natalia Early Child Center had a net gain of 58 students, or 26%.
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Medina County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
53,547
Census ACS
Median income
$78,074
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
13,127 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NATALIA ISD
- Natalia Elementary SchoolElementary · 426 students
- Natalia High SchoolHigh · 352 students
- Natalia Junior High SchoolMiddle · 254 students
- Atascosa County JJAEPElementary
Other schools in NATALIA
- Natalia Elementary SchoolElementary · 426 students
- Natalia High SchoolHigh · 352 students
- Natalia Junior High SchoolMiddle · 254 students
Nearby schools
- Natalia Junior High School0.1 mi · 254
- Natalia Elementary School0.1 mi · 426
- Natalia High School0.2 mi · 352
- John J Ciavarra Elementary School4.4 mi · 502
- Devine Intermediate School4.4 mi · 454
- Lytle DAEP4.5 mi · 6
Frequently asked questions
About Natalia Early Child CenterWhat is the total enrollment at Natalia Early Child Center?
Natalia Early Child Center enrolls approximately 283 students in grades PK-01.
Is Natalia Early Child Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
Natalia Early Child Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-01.
How many teachers does Natalia Early Child Center have?
Natalia Early Child Center employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Natalia Early Child Center?
At Natalia Early Child Center, the student body is approximately 12% White, 87% Hispanic, 1% Black.
Is Natalia Early Child Center public or private?
Natalia Early Child Center is a public K-12 school, overseen by NATALIA ISD.
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