Early Childhood Center

911 Sheldon Rd
Channelview, TX 77530
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Early Childhood Center serves 427 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Early Childhood Center's student population of 427 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
427 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students

School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.29, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
84%
54%
Black
9%
13%
White
5%
24%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
427 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Channelview Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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