WASHINGTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
WASHINGTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the PALESTINE ISD school district, located in PALESTINE, TX with about 192 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 12 teachers, WASHINGTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
WASHINGTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, located at 1020 W Hamlet in Palestine, Texas, is a dedicated educational facility operating under the Palestine Independent School District. The school focuses on the foundational years of a child’s education, providing a structured and nurturing environment specifically designed for early learners. By concentrating on early childhood development, the center aims to prepare young students for the transition into elementary school by fostering essential social, emotional, and academic readiness skills.
As part of the broader Palestine ISD mission, the center emphasizes creating a supportive atmosphere where children can begin their educational journey. The facility serves as a key community resource for local families, providing age-appropriate curriculum and programming that encourages curiosity and early literacy. For more detailed information regarding enrollment, programs, and district resources, parents and community members can visit their official website at http://www.palestineschools.org.
For more information, contact WASHINGTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER at (903) 731-8030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PALESTINE, TX 75803
(903) 731-8030
http://www.palestineschools.org
WASHINGTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a public Title I school in PALESTINE, TX with about 192 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PALESTINE ISD
- Total Students:
- 192
- Teachers:
- 12
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 192 students
- Black or African American
- 40.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 39.1%
- White
- 17.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.