King Early Childhood Center
King Early Childhood Center serves 413 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
King Early Childhood Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
King Early Childhood Center's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten |
| Total Students | 413 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of King Early Childhood Center is 0.54, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 52% |
| Black | 53% | 13% |
| White | 1% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 15% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Houston Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to King Early Childhood Center is Yes Prep - Southwest (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Montgomery Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Montgomery Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 599 students10
0.5 miles
4000 Simsbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5640 0.5 PK-5 599 - Houston Yes Prep - Southwest Charter School
Math: 74% | Reading: 49%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-12 | 925 students10
0.7 miles
4411 Anderson Rd
Houston, TX 77053
(713) 967-9200 0.7 6-12 925 - Houston Petersen Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 457 students10
0.8 miles
14404 Waterloo Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5630 0.8 PK-5 457 - Houston Madison High School Math: 23% | Reading: 10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,663 student10
1.1 miles
13719 Whiteheather
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 433-9801 1.1 9-12 1,663 - Houston Grissom Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 28%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 555 students10
1.2 miles
4900 Simsbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5660 1.2 PK-5 555
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