Enrollment
166
Elementary
DISTRICT 220 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SWEETWATER ISD·NCES 484203004783
Southeast Early Childhood Center
1202 CORRAL ST, SWEETWATER, TX 79556 · (325) 235-3482 · Nolan County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL166 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
25.5:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
166 students
DISTRICT 73% · 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 | 166 | 100% |
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · 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
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Southeast Early Childhood Center
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Early Childhood Center this school | 166 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross VICTORIA | 170 | 98.8% | N/A |
| Brook Village Early Childhood WICHITA FALLS | 196 | 97.4% | N/A |
| Sunrise Elementary School AMARILLO | 196 | 95.4% | 66.8% |
| Wilshire Elementary School SAN ANTONIO | 183 | 91.3% | 42.4% |
| Early Childhood Center KERRVILLE | 198 | 89.9% | 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 Southeast Early Childhood Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Nolan County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 166 | #4,712 of 4,938 | #4 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #28 of 4,789 | 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
166
+8 (+5%) vs 2020
-26% since 1990-91, when it was 223
Student : Teacher
25.5:1
was 52.7:1
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 | 166 | 6.5 | 25.5:1 | 100% (166) |
| 2023-24 | 69 | 0 | 3450.0:1 | 99% (68) |
| 2022-23 | 74 | N/A | N/A | 97% (72) |
| 2020-21 | 158 | 3 | 52.7:1 | 98% (155) |
| 2017-18 | 170 | 5 | 34.0:1 | 98% (167) |
| 2015-16 | 178 | 11 | 16.2:1 | 99% (176) |
| 2010-11 | 212 | 11 | 19.3:1 | 95% (201) |
| 2000-01 | 155 | 16 | 9.7:1 | 89% (138) |
| 1990-91 | 223 | 17 | 13.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Southeast Early Childhood Center.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (170 to 166); teachers up 30% (5 to 6.5).
About Southeast Early Childhood Center
Southeast Early Childhood Center is the name of a small elementary school in SWEETWATER, Texas. School enrollment was 166 students in 2024-25, in pre-K. The average among elementary schools in Texas is roughly 519 students; this school is 68% smaller than that.
Southeast Early Childhood Center belongs to SWEETWATER ISD, a district of 6 schools and 1,806 students.
At 66%, Hispanic students outnumber all other groups at Southeast Early Childhood Center combined. The remaining students are 24% White, 6% Black, and 4% multiracial. Among people living in Nolan County, the Hispanic share is about 37%. Southeast Early Childhood Center has a diversity index of 50%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 25.5:1 at Southeast Early Childhood Center, with 6.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. Among elementary schools in Texas, the typical ratio is 15.1:1. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 100% of enrollment. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Nolan County is 60%.
Nolan County census figures show that median household income is about $50,747, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 16% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 17%. A total of 12 public schools operate in Nolan County, serving about 14,455 students.
The closest public school, Southeast Elementary School, is less than a tenth of a mile from Southeast Early Childhood Center. Within five miles are 5 other public schools.
Under the NCES locale system, Southeast Early Childhood Center is Town: Distant.
Enrollment was 158 in 2020-21 and 166 in 2024-25, a increase of 8 students. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 52.7:1 to 25.5:1.
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Nolan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
14,454
Census ACS
Median income
$50,747
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
14,455 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SWEETWATER ISD
- Sweetwater High SchoolHigh · 553 students
- Sweetwater Middle SchoolMiddle · 372 students
- Sweetwater Intermediate SchoolElementary · 353 students
- East Ridge Elementary SchoolElementary · 205 students
- Southeast Elementary SchoolElementary · 157 students
Other schools in SWEETWATER
- Sweetwater High SchoolHigh · 553 students
- Sweetwater Middle SchoolMiddle · 372 students
- Sweetwater Intermediate SchoolElementary · 353 students
- East Ridge Elementary SchoolElementary · 205 students
- Southeast Elementary SchoolElementary · 157 students
Nearby schools
- Southeast Elementary School0.1 mi · 157
- Sweetwater Middle School0.9 mi · 372
- Sweetwater Intermediate School1.3 mi · 353
- East Ridge Elementary School1.5 mi · 205
- Sweetwater High School1.7 mi · 553
- Roscoe Collegiate Montessori Early Childhood8.7 mi · 84
Frequently asked questions
About Southeast Early Childhood CenterHow large is Southeast Early Childhood Center?
Southeast Early Childhood Center enrolls approximately 166 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does Southeast Early Childhood Center serve?
Southeast Early Childhood Center serves grades PK-PK.
How many teachers does Southeast Early Childhood Center have?
Southeast Early Childhood Center employs 7 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 25.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Southeast Early Childhood Center?
At Southeast Early Childhood Center, the student body is approximately 24% White, 66% Hispanic, 6% Black, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Southeast Early Childhood Center?
Southeast Early Childhood Center is overseen by SWEETWATER ISD in Nolan County.
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