N W HARLLEE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

N W HARLLEE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 206 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, N W HARLLEE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

N.W. Harllee Early Childhood Center, located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated exclusively to the foundational years of early childhood development. As part of the Dallas Independent School District (DISD), the center focuses on providing a nurturing and age-appropriate environment for Pre-Kindergarten students. Its primary mission is to build a strong academic and social-emotional baseline, ensuring that young learners are well-prepared for the transition into elementary school.

The center is characterized by its commitment to play-based learning and early literacy, which are essential components of DISD’s early childhood curriculum. By focusing on small-group instruction and creating a structured, supportive atmosphere, N.W. Harllee aims to foster curiosity and foundational skills in young children. The facility serves as a vital community resource in the 75203 zip code, providing families with access to high-quality public early education that emphasizes developmental milestones and school readiness.

For more information, contact N W HARLLEE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER at (972) 925-6500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1216 E EIGHTH ST
DALLAS, TX 75203
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N W HARLLEE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 206 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DALLAS ISD
Total Students:
206
Teachers:
13.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 206 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending N W HARLLEE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 70% of the student body.

Black or African American
70.4%
Hispanic/Latino
27.2%
Two or more races
1.0%
White
1.0%
Asian
0.5%

Female
54.9%
Male
45.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.