King Early Childhood Center

King Early Childhood Center serves 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

King Early Childhood Center's student population of 299 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
299 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

The diversity score of King Early Childhood Center is 0.52, 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

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
41%
54%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Black
56%
13%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

White
1%
24%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.52

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%

Showing 2009–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend King Early Childhood Center?
299 students attend King Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of King Early Childhood Center students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of King Early Childhood Center?
King Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does King Early Childhood Center offer ?
King Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is King Early Childhood Center part of?
King Early Childhood Center is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is King Early Childhood Center located?
King Early Childhood Center is located in the Central Southwest neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in Central Southwest.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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