Farris Early Childhood Center serves 254 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Farris Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
31%
13%
White
17%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Farris Early Childhood Center?
254 students attend Farris Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Farris Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farris Early Childhood Center?
Farris Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Farris Early Childhood Center offer ?
Farris Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Farris Early Childhood Center part of?
Farris Early Childhood Center is part of Wichita Falls Independent School District.
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