Wylie West Early Childhood Center

6249 Buffalo Gap Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Wylie West Early Childhood Center serves 193 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Wylie Early Childhood Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Abilene, TX, covering approximately 138.8 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 13.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wylie West Early Childhood Center's student population of 193 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
2025

School Rankings

The diversity score of Wylie West Early Childhood Center is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
25%
54%
Black
8%
13%
White
50%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
50%
0.67
(22-23)
10.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Wylie West Early Childhood Center?
193 students attend Wylie West Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Wylie West Early Childhood Center students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wylie West Early Childhood Center?
Wylie West Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wylie West Early Childhood Center offer ?
Wylie West Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Wylie West Early Childhood Center part of?
Wylie West Early Childhood Center is part of Wylie Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Wylie West Early Childhood Center located?
Wylie West Early Childhood Center is located in the Chimney Rock Area neighborhood of Abilene, TX.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Wylie Early Childhood Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Abilene, TX, covering approximately 138.8 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 13.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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