Kooken Educational Center serves 233 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kooken Educational Center's student population of 233 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
233 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1938
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kooken Educational Center is 0.58, 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
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
58%
54%
Black
28%
13%
White
7%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kooken Educational Center?
233 students attend Kooken Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Kooken Educational Center students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kooken Educational Center?
Kooken Educational Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kooken Educational Center offer ?
Kooken Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Kooken Educational Center part of?
Kooken Educational Center is part of Arlington Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Kooken Educational Center located?
Kooken Educational Center is located in the Central Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 8 other public schools located in Central Arlington.
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