Theron Jones Early Literacy Center

2600 W 15th St
Texarkana, TX 75501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center serves 382 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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Theron Jones Early Literacy Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Theron Jones Early Literacy Center's student population of 382 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
382 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Theron Jones Early Literacy Center is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
53%
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Black
82%
13%
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White
6%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Theron Jones Early Literacy Center?
382 students attend Theron Jones Early Literacy Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Theron Jones Early Literacy Center students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theron Jones Early Literacy Center?
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Theron Jones Early Literacy Center offer ?
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Theron Jones Early Literacy Center part of?
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center is part of Texarkana ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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