BALL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

SEGUIN ISD
812 SHANNON AVE
SEGUIN, TX 78155
439 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Ball Early Childhood Center, located at 812 Shannon Avenue in Seguin, Texas, is a specialized educational facility within the Seguin Independent School District. The center is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for the community's youngest students, focusing on early childhood development, pre-kindergarten programs, and school readiness. By emphasizing social, emotional, and cognitive growth, the center aims to prepare children for a successful transition into their primary elementary education.

As a key component of the Seguin ISD infrastructure, the school serves as a nurturing hub designed to support the unique needs of preschoolers. The facility prioritizes early literacy and numeracy skills while fostering an inclusive environment that encourages curiosity and creative play. Through its alignment with the district's broader educational goals, Ball Early Childhood Center plays a vital role in setting the academic and developmental trajectory for children throughout the Seguin area.
439
Total Students
25.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    331 (75.4 %)
  • White
    88 (20.0 %)
  • Black
    9 (2.1 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (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: SEGUIN ISD
Phone: (830)401-1281
Website: http://www.seguin.k12.tx.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 371
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 439
Gender Ratio