THERON JONES EARLY LITERACY CENTER

THERON JONES EARLY LITERACY CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the TEXARKANA ISD school district, located in TEXARKANA, TX with about 401 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd 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 33 teachers, THERON JONES EARLY LITERACY CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 THERON JONES EARLY LITERACY CENTER, located in Texarkana, Texas, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Texarkana Independent School District. Dedicated to the foundational years of development, the school focuses exclusively on early childhood education, specifically targeting Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. By concentrating resources and curriculum on this critical stage of growth, the center aims to establish a strong academic and social-emotional baseline for its students before they transition to elementary school.

The center emphasizes the importance of literacy as the cornerstone of future learning, utilizing age-appropriate instruction to build essential reading, language, and foundational skills. As part of the broader TISD system, the school is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that encourages curiosity and prepares children for long-term academic success. Further information regarding their specific programs, registration, and school policies can be found on the district’s official website at http://www.txkisd.net.

For more information, contact THERON JONES EARLY LITERACY CENTER at (903) 793-4871 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2600 W 15TH ST
TEXARKANA, TX 75501-4266
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THERON JONES EARLY LITERACY CENTER is a public Title I school in TEXARKANA, TX with about 401 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
TEXARKANA ISD
Total Students:
401
Teachers:
33.02
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd 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 401 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending THERON JONES EARLY LITERACY CENTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.

Black or African American
81.5%
Hispanic/Latino
7.0%
Two or more races
5.5%
White
5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.2%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

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.