MERIDITH-DUNBAR EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY
MERIDITH-DUNBAR EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the TEMPLE ISD school district, located in TEMPLE, TX with about 514 students. Student demographics can be found below. 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 16 teachers, MERIDITH-DUNBAR EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 32:1. 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.
Meredith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy, located in Temple, Texas, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Temple Independent School District. The academy is dedicated exclusively to the youngest learners in the district, focusing on providing a strong academic and social foundation during the critical early years of development. By centering its mission on early childhood education, the school creates a tailored environment designed to nurture curiosity, build essential foundational skills, and prepare children for the transition into elementary school.
As part of the Temple ISD network, the academy emphasizes a supportive and structured learning experience that caters to the unique needs of preschool-aged students. The school’s programming typically integrates play-based learning with early literacy and numeracy development to ensure students meet state standards while fostering a lifelong love of learning. Families interested in enrollment or specific program details—such as Pre-K qualifications, daily schedules, or district resources—can find comprehensive information through the official Temple Independent School District website at http://www.tisd.org.
For more information, contact MERIDITH-DUNBAR EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY at (254) 215-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TEMPLE, TX 76504-5892
(254) 215-6700
http://www.tisd.org
MERIDITH-DUNBAR EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY is a public Title I school in TEMPLE, TX with about 514 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- TEMPLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 514
- Teachers:
- 16.82
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 514 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 45.3%
- Black or African American
- 34.2%
- White
- 13.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.6%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.