Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center serves 187 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center's student population of 187 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
68%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
10%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School, Hayes Pri, Tioga School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center?
187 students attend Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center?
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center offer ?
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center part of?
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center is part of Sherman ISD School District.
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