EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
478 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
School Overview
The **Early Childhood Center** in Eagle Pass, Texas, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of the community’s youngest learners. Operated as part of the Eagle Pass Independent School District (EPISD), the center focuses exclusively on early childhood education, typically catering to pre-kindergarten students. Its primary mission is to provide a nurturing environment that fosters social, emotional, and cognitive growth, ensuring that children develop the essential literacy and numeracy skills necessary for a successful transition into elementary school.
Located on Kelso Drive, the center utilizes age-appropriate curricula designed to stimulate curiosity and build a strong academic base through play-based learning and structured classroom activities. By prioritizing early intervention and school readiness, the facility plays a critical role in the district’s efforts to narrow achievement gaps before students reach primary grade levels. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to creating a welcoming atmosphere that supports both the developmental needs of the children and the collaborative involvement of their families.
Located on Kelso Drive, the center utilizes age-appropriate curricula designed to stimulate curiosity and build a strong academic base through play-based learning and structured classroom activities. By prioritizing early intervention and school readiness, the facility plays a critical role in the district’s efforts to narrow achievement gaps before students reach primary grade levels. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to creating a welcoming atmosphere that supports both the developmental needs of the children and the collaborative involvement of their families.
478
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic | 471 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic471 (98.5 %)
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White5 (1.0 %)
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Asian1 (0.2 %)
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American Indian1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | EAGLE PASS ISD |
| Phone: | (830)758-7027 |
| Website: | http://sites.google.com/a/eaglepassisd.net/early-childhood-center/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - K |
| Total Students: | 478 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 24.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 344 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 8 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
183
Kindergarten
295
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 183 |
| Kindergarten | 295 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 225 | 47.1% |
| Male | 253 | 52.9% |
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