FONWOOD EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR

School Overview
Fonwood Early Childhood Center, located at 9709 Mesa Drive in Houston, Texas, is a dedicated educational facility operating under the Houston Independent School District (HISD). As an early childhood campus, the school focuses exclusively on the foundational years of education, providing specialized programs designed to foster the social, emotional, and academic development of pre-kindergarten children. By concentrating specifically on this age group, the center is able to tailor its curriculum and environment to support early literacy, numeracy, and school-readiness skills in a nurturing, age-appropriate setting.

As part of the HISD system, Fonwood Early Childhood Center adheres to the district’s standards for early learning, aiming to bridge the achievement gap before students transition to elementary school. The school typically serves families in the surrounding Houston community, offering a structured environment that emphasizes play-based learning, cognitive development, and the establishment of healthy habits. For families seeking more detailed information regarding enrollment, specific curriculum offerings, or campus events, the school’s official portal through the Houston ISD website serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative guidance.
450
Total Students
25.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FONWOOD EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic151
Black292
Two or More2
  • Black
    292 (64.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    151 (33.6 %)
  • White
    5 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.4 %)
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: HOUSTON ISD
Phone: (713)633-0781
Website: http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - K
Total Students: 450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 405
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 443
Kindergarten 7

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FONWOOD EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten443
Kindergarten7
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FONWOOD EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21748.2%
Male23351.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)