Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center

505 E College St
Sherman, TX 75090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

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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
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
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Hispanic
68%
53%
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Black
11%
13%
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White
10%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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

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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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

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