Washington Early Childhood Center
Tel:
(903) 731-8030
Washington Early Childhood Center serves 192 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Washington Early Childhood Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Washington Early Childhood Center's student population of 192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten |
| Total Students | 192 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Washington Early Childhood Center is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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 | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 52% |
| Black | 40% | 13% |
| White | 18% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palestine Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Washington Early Childhood Center is Ut Tyler Innovation Academy - Palestine (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Story Intermediate School (1.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Palestine Story Intermediate School Math: 46% | Reading: 36%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-6 | 761 students10
1.4 miles
5300 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8015 1.4 4-6 761 - Palestine Southside Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-3 | 488 students10
1.5 miles
201 Gillespie Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8023 1.5 2-3 488 - Tyler Ut Tyler Innovation Academy - Palestine Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 2-11 | 201 students10
1.7 miles
100 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 472-2326 1.7 2-11 201 - Palestine Palestine High School Math: 46% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 966 students10
1.8 miles
1600 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8005 1.8 9-12 966 - Palestine Northside Primary Grades: K-1 | 504 students
2.1 miles
2509 Hwy 155 N
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8020 2.1 K-1 504
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