PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR EARLY EDUCATION CENTER is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the TEXARKANA ISD school district, located in TEXARKANA, TX with about 306 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 16 teachers, PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR EARLY EDUCATION CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR EARLY EDUCATION CENTER, located in Texarkana, Texas, is a specialized educational facility within the Texarkana Independent School District (TISD). The school focuses exclusively on early childhood development, typically serving students in Pre-Kindergarten. By providing a dedicated environment for the district’s youngest learners, the center aims to build a strong academic and social foundation before students transition to elementary school.

The center emphasizes developmentally appropriate practices designed to foster curiosity, essential literacy and numeracy skills, and social-emotional growth. As part of the TISD network, the school benefits from the district's broader educational resources and curriculum standards, ensuring that young students are well-prepared for the rigors of primary education in a supportive, age-specific setting.

For more information, contact PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR EARLY EDUCATION CENTER at (903) 794-8112 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.