Public schools in Early, TX
5 open public schools with an address in Early, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,067
4 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Early public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Early, TX: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 4 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,067 students, an average of 267 per school. The largest campus is Early H S (365 students), and the largest elementary school is Early El (241).
Early ISD operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 44% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Early
Elementary schools in Early
2Middle schools in Early
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Middle Early ISD | 06–08 | 230 | 10.8:1 |
High schools in Early
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early H S Early ISD | 09–12 | 365 | 11.5:1 | |
| Texasworks - Early Texas Works · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.8%
- Hispanic27.4%
- Black2.1%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Early schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,067 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Early
How many public schools are in Early, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Early: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,067 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Early?
Schools with an address in Early belong to 2 education agencies, led by Early ISD (4 schools), Texas Works (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Early?
Early H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Early, with 365 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Early?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Early are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Texasworks - Early. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Early schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Early public schools is 11.1:1, lower than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Early guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities