Colonel Menchaca Early Childhood Center serves 715 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colonel Menchaca Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Colonel Menchaca Early Childhood Center's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Colonel Menchaca Early Childhood Center is 0.20, 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
n/a
5%
Hispanic
89%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
10%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Colonel Menchaca Early Childhood Center?
715 students attend Colonel Menchaca Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Colonel Menchaca Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonel Menchaca Early Childhood Center?
Colonel Menchaca Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colonel Menchaca Early Childhood Center offer ?
Colonel Menchaca Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Colonel Menchaca Early Childhood Center part of?
Colonel Menchaca Early Childhood Center is part of Southside ISD School District.
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