Fonwood Early Childhood Center

9709 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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Fonwood Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Fonwood Early Childhood Center's student population of 460 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
460 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Fonwood Early Childhood Center is 0.46, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
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Black
66%
13%
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White
n/a
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Fonwood Early Childhood Center?
460 students attend Fonwood Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Fonwood Early Childhood Center students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fonwood Early Childhood Center?
Fonwood Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fonwood Early Childhood Center offer ?
Fonwood Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Fonwood Early Childhood Center part of?
Fonwood Early Childhood Center is part of Houston ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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