ENERGIZED FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY ECC

www.houstonisd.org

Charter School 163 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Energized for Excellence Academy (ECC) is a specialized early childhood campus within the Houston Independent School District (HISD) located on the Southwest Freeway. Designed to serve the district's youngest learners, the academy focuses on building a strong academic and social foundation during the critical early years of development. By prioritizing early intervention and school readiness, the program aims to prepare students for the rigorous academic demands they will face as they transition into elementary school and beyond.

As part of the broader HISD network, the school operates under the district’s mission to provide equitable and high-quality educational opportunities. The "Energized" designation often reflects a focus on enhanced programming or specific instructional models aimed at boosting student engagement and achievement. The campus utilizes the standard district curriculum while providing a nurturing environment tailored to the developmental needs of preschoolers, ensuring that students develop essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills in a structured yet supportive setting.

163

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

116.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ENERGIZED FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY ECC
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	130
Black	30
Asian	1

Hispanic
130 (79.8 %)
Black
30 (18.4 %)
White
2 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(281)779-4412
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 163