FRED DOUGLASS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

SHERMAN ISD
505 E COLLEGE ST
SHERMAN, TX 75090
202 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center, located in Sherman, Texas, is an integral part of the Sherman Independent School District dedicated to fostering the foundational development of the community's youngest learners. Serving as an early education hub, the center focuses on creating a nurturing and supportive environment that prepares children for the transition into elementary school. By emphasizing early literacy, social-emotional growth, and age-appropriate academic curriculum, the facility aims to build a strong educational base that encourages curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

As a specialized early childhood institution, the center prioritizes the unique developmental needs of its students through structured play, guided instruction, and inclusive programming. By partnering with families and the broader Sherman community, Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center strives to ensure that every child—regardless of their starting point—is equipped with the essential skills and confidence necessary for future academic success. For more information on their specific programs, enrollment, and resources, you can visit their website at [www.shermanisd.net](http://www.shermanisd.net).
202
Total Students
17.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    137 (67.8 %)
  • White
    31 (15.3 %)
  • Black
    16 (7.9 %)
  • Asian
    10 (5.0 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.0 %)
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: SHERMAN ISD
Phone: (903)891-6545
Website: http://www.shermanisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 202
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 192
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 202
Gender Ratio
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