WASHINGTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

PALESTINE ISD
1020 W HAMLET
PALESTINE, TX 75803
221 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Washington Early Childhood Center, located at 1020 W Hamlet in Palestine, Texas, is a dedicated educational facility operating under the Palestine Independent School District. The school focuses on the foundational years of a child’s education, providing a structured and nurturing environment specifically designed for early learners. By concentrating on early childhood development, the center aims to prepare young students for the transition into elementary school by fostering essential social, emotional, and academic readiness skills.

As part of the broader Palestine ISD mission, the center emphasizes creating a supportive atmosphere where children can begin their educational journey. The facility serves as a key community resource for local families, providing age-appropriate curriculum and programming that encourages curiosity and early literacy. For more detailed information regarding enrollment, programs, and district resources, parents and community members can visit their official website at http://www.palestineschools.org.
221
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    97 (43.9 %)
  • Black
    64 (29.0 %)
  • White
    44 (19.9 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (6.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: PALESTINE ISD
Phone: (903)731-8030
Website: http://www.palestineschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 184
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 221
Gender Ratio