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%.
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 |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
- King Early Childhood Center's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of King Early Childhood Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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 |
 | ||
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 52% |
| Black | 54% | 13% |
| White | 1% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.63 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 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, 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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Montgomery Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 599 students
0.5 miles
4000 Simsbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713)434-5640 0.5 PK-5 599 - Houston Yes Prep - Southwest Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 925 students
0.7 miles
4411 Anderson Rd
Houston, TX 77053
(713)967-9200 0.7 6-12 925 - Houston Petersen Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 457 students
0.8 miles
14404 Waterloo Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713)434-5630 0.8 PK-5 457 - Houston Madison High School Grades: 9-12 | 1663 students
1.1 miles
13719 Whiteheather
Houston, TX 77045
(713)433-9801 1.1 9-12 1663 - Houston Grissom Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 555 students
1.2 miles
4900 Simsbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713)434-5660 1.2 PK-5 555
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