JORGE R GUTIERREZ EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
432 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Jorge R. Gutierrez Early Childhood Center is an educational facility located in Edcouch, Texas, that specializes in foundational learning for the community’s youngest students. As an early childhood center, the school focuses on the critical developmental years, offering programs designed to build a strong academic and social-emotional base before children transition to elementary school. The curriculum is typically centered on pre-kindergarten readiness, emphasizing early literacy, numeracy, and the development of essential socialization skills in a nurturing environment.
Situated on E. Santa Rosa Avenue, the center serves as a vital component of the local Edcouch-Elsa educational landscape, catering specifically to the needs of families in the area seeking high-quality early intervention and instruction. By focusing exclusively on early childhood education, the school is able to dedicate its resources and staff expertise toward age-appropriate pedagogy, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the rigors of primary education. The center plays a key role in supporting the growth and development of Edcouch’s youngest learners, fostering an early love for education within the community.
Situated on E. Santa Rosa Avenue, the center serves as a vital component of the local Edcouch-Elsa educational landscape, catering specifically to the needs of families in the area seeking high-quality early intervention and instruction. By focusing exclusively on early childhood education, the school is able to dedicate its resources and staff expertise toward age-appropriate pedagogy, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the rigors of primary education. The center plays a key role in supporting the growth and development of Edcouch’s youngest learners, fostering an early love for education within the community.
432
Total Students
17.9
Full-Time Teachers
24.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic | 429 |
| Black | 1 |
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Hispanic429 (99.3 %)
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White2 (0.5 %)
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Black1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Pre Kindergarten |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD |
| Phone: | (956)262-0040 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - Pre-K |
| Total Students: | 432 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 17.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 24.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 444 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
432
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 432 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 220 | 50.9% |
| Male | 212 | 49.1% |
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K