MARSHALL ECH CTR

MARSHALL ISD
1600 MEADOWS ST
MARSHALL, TX 75670
289 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
**Washington Early Childhood Center** (often referred to as Washington ECH CTR) is a specialized educational facility located in Marshall, Texas, serving the Marshall Independent School District. As an early childhood center, the school focuses exclusively on the foundational stages of education, primarily serving pre-kindergarten students. Its mission is centered on providing a supportive, age-appropriate environment that prepares young children for the academic and social transitions required for success in elementary school.

The center emphasizes early literacy, social-emotional development, and foundational cognitive skills through structured play and guided instruction. By catering specifically to the youngest learners in the district, the Washington Early Childhood Center aims to bridge the gap between home and the formal classroom, fostering a sense of curiosity and community engagement in its students from a very early age.
289
Total Students
15.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    146 (50.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    103 (35.6 %)
  • White
    25 (8.7 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: MARSHALL ISD
Phone: (903)927-8790
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 262
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 289
Gender Ratio