Serving 214 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Tarkington Early Childhood School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50% in TX)
- Attendance Zone: Tarkington Primary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Cleveland, TX, covering approximately 229.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tarkington Early Childhood School's student population of 214 students has declined by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
214 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tarkington Early Childhood School is 0.45, 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)
(21-22)45-49%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tarkington Early Childhood School?
214 students attend Tarkington Early Childhood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Tarkington Early Childhood School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tarkington Early Childhood School?
Tarkington Early Childhood School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tarkington Early Childhood School offer ?
Tarkington Early Childhood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Tarkington Early Childhood School part of?
Tarkington Early Childhood School is part of Tarkington Independent School District.
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