Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center serves 224 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Attendance Zone: FRED DOUGLASS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Sherman, TX, covering approximately 77 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center's student population of 224 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Bearcats!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fred Douglass 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
72%
54%
Black
10%
13%
White
12%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 Tioga School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center?
224 students attend Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center?
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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 Independent School District.
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