Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center serves 265 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 50%
- Reading Proficiency: 57%
- Attendance Zone: Dunbar Intermediate Center serves the southeast part of Texarkana, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center's student population of 265 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center is 0.34, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)57%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
6%
54%
Black
81%
13%
White
3%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
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
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center?
265 students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center offer ?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center part of?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center is part of Texarkana Independent School District.
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