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TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

615 COLUMBIA, HEREFORD, TX 79045 · (806) 363-7680 · Deaf Smith County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL286 STUDENTS
Enrollment
286
Elementary
DISTRICT 385 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
19.1:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.0:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
98%
280 students
DISTRICT 83% · 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
Pre-K
286
Student demographics
White
155%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
26994%
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 54%
Black
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 13%
Two+
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 3%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
14751%
Female
13949%

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About TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is an intimate elementary school in HEREFORD, Texas, overseen by HEREFORD ISD. The school caters to 286 students in grade pre-K. Compared to the state average of about 519 students per school, that is 45% leaner than typical.

Within HEREFORD ISD, which oversees 8 schools and 3,964 students, TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is one campus in the system.

On demographics, TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER reports that nearly all students (94%) are Hispanic. Other groups include 5% White. The wider county runs roughly 76% Hispanic, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Hispanic than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, The school lists 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 19.1:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 15.1:1 average. Around 98% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Deaf Smith County runs at roughly 80%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Deaf Smith County put median household earnings sit near $60,799, roughly 11% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Deaf Smith County's 9 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,110 students), TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is HEREFORD H S, roughly 1.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools.

The school occupies a town-center site.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER community share and discuss open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Deaf Smith County at a glance

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Population
18,460
Census ACS
Median income
$60,799
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
11%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
4,110 students

Quick facts

School name
TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
District
HEREFORD ISD
Address
615 COLUMBIA, HEREFORD, TX 79045
Phone
(806) 363-7680
County
Deaf Smith County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
286
Teachers (FTE)
15
Student–teacher ratio
19.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
280 (98%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
482301013910
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
How large is TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER?
TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER enrolls approximately 286 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER serve?
TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER serves grades PK-PK.
How many students per teacher at TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER?
Approximately 19.1:1 students per teacher at TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER.
How diverse is TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER?
TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER reports a student body of 5% White, 94% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Two or more.
Is TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER public or private?
TIERRA BLANCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a public K-12 school, overseen by HEREFORD ISD.
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