PREMONT EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY

PREMONT EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PREMONT ISD school district, located in PREMONT, TX with about 304 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 17 teachers, PREMONT EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

PREMONT EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY, located at 400 Cora in Premont, Texas, is an innovative educational institution operating under the Premont Independent School District. As an Early College High School model, the academy is designed to bridge the gap between secondary and post-secondary education. Its primary mission is to provide students with a rigorous academic environment that allows them to earn both a high school diploma and significant college credit—or even an associate degree—simultaneously, often at little to no cost to the students and their families.

The school focuses on creating a seamless transition into higher education by fostering a college-going culture and providing specialized support systems. By partnering with local institutions of higher learning, PREMONT EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY aims to increase college readiness and success rates for its student body, particularly those who might be underrepresented in traditional collegiate settings. Through its curriculum and structure, the academy seeks to prepare students for the demands of 21st-century careers while equipping them with the academic confidence and experience necessary to succeed in a university environment.

For more information, contact PREMONT EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY at (361) 348-3915 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.