HELEN EDWARD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
HELEN EDWARD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the KAUFMAN ISD school district, located in KAUFMAN, TX with about 445 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. 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 30 teachers, HELEN EDWARD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
The HELEN EDWARD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, located at 1605 Rand Rd in Kaufman, Texas, serves as a foundational educational facility within the Kaufman Independent School District. As an early childhood center, the school focuses on the developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners, typically providing pre-kindergarten and early intervention programs designed to build essential academic and social-emotional skills. Its mission is centered on preparing children for long-term academic success by fostering a supportive, age-appropriate learning environment during their most critical formative years.
As part of the Kaufman ISD network, the center emphasizes the district’s commitment to early childhood literacy, numeracy, and school readiness. The facility serves as the starting point for students’ educational journeys, emphasizing a partnership between teachers, families, and the community to ensure that every child gains the foundational tools necessary for a smooth transition into elementary school. For more specific information regarding enrollment, daily schedules, or curriculum details, parents and community members can visit the official district website at [http://kaufmanisd.net](http://kaufmanisd.net).
For more information, contact HELEN EDWARD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER at (972) 932-0800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KAUFMAN, TX 75142
(972) 932-0800
http://kaufmanisd.net
HELEN EDWARD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a public Title I school in KAUFMAN, TX with about 445 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- KAUFMAN ISD
- Total Students:
- 445
- Teachers:
- 30
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 445 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 54.2%
- White
- 37.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.