Child Development Center

1602 W Ferguson Rd
Mount Pleasant, TX 75456
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Child Development Center serves 416 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : The attendance zone for the Child Development Center encompasses the entire school district in Mount Pleasant, TX, covering an area of approximately 233.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Child Development Center's student population of 416 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2021
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Child Development Center is 0.38, 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
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
77%
54%
Black
17%
13%
White
3%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
97%
0.38
(21-22)
1.2%
28.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Child Development Center?
416 students attend Child Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Child Development Center students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Child Development Center?
Child Development Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Child Development Center offer ?
Child Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Child Development Center part of?
Child Development Center is part of Mount Pleasant Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : The attendance zone for the Child Development Center encompasses the entire school district in Mount Pleasant, TX, covering an area of approximately 233.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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