At a glance
Reported students
462
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
606
Early Childhood Center: 462 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 320
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.09
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Early Childhood Center
Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Lindale. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Lindale ISD. NCES reports 462 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.8%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Early Childhood Center
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.39
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.9%
- Hispanic20.8%
- Black8.4%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lindale ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
College Street El
Elementary · Grades 01–03
512 reported students
Velma Penny El
Elementary · Grades 01–03
517 reported students
Lindale J H
Middle · Grades 07–08
695 reported students
E J Moss Int
Middle · Grades 04–06
1,082 reported students
Lindale H S
High · Grades 09–12
1,338 reported students
Public schools near Early Childhood Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Street El Elementary · Lindale ISD | 01–03 | 512 | 0.1 mi |
| Velma Penny El Elementary · Lindale ISD | 01–03 | 517 | 0.8 mi |
| E J Moss Int Middle · Lindale ISD | 04–06 | 1,082 | 0.9 mi |
| Lindale H S High · Lindale ISD | 09–12 | 1,338 | 1.1 mi |
| Lindale J H Middle · Lindale ISD | 07–08 | 695 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center
What grades does Early Childhood Center serve?
Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lindale ISD.
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center reported 462 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 320 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 462 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lindale ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Early Childhood Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Early Childhood Center in?
Early Childhood Center is part of Lindale ISD, based in Lindale, TX, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Early Childhood Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include College Street El (0.1 mi), Velma Penny El (0.8 mi), E J Moss Int (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.