EAST CENTRAL DEV CTR

EAST CENTRAL DEV CTR is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the EAST CENTRAL ISD school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 164 students. 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 19 teachers, EAST CENTRAL DEV CTR has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 **East Central Development Center**, located on Donop Road in San Antonio, functions as a specialized educational facility within the East Central Independent School District (ECISD). Designed to support the district’s broader mission, the center focuses on providing targeted instructional programs and essential resources that cater to the diverse needs of the local student population. Its placement within the district allows it to serve as a hub for academic and developmental services, often bridging the gap between standard classroom instruction and specialized student support.

As part of the East Central community, the Development Center reflects the district’s commitment to fostering a structured environment where students can receive individualized attention. By operating as a dedicated site, it aims to streamline access to academic intervention, administrative oversight, and unique learning pathways. For families within the ECISD, the center acts as a key component of the district's support network, ensuring that students have access to the specific tools and environments necessary for their academic and personal growth.

For more information, contact EAST CENTRAL DEV CTR at (210) 633-3020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12271 DONOP RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78223-9368
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EAST CENTRAL DEV CTR is a public Title I school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 164 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Charter School:*
No
District:
EAST CENTRAL ISD
Total Students:
164
Teachers:
19.53
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 eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten

* 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 164 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST CENTRAL DEV CTR is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
84.1%
White
11.0%
Black or African American
4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

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.