SOUTHEAST EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

SWEETWATER ISD
1202 CORRAL ST
SWEETWATER, TX 79556
166 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Cowen Early Childhood Center, located in Sweetwater, Texas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sweetwater Independent School District. Dedicated to the developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners, the center focuses on creating a nurturing and structured environment tailored specifically for early childhood education. By prioritizing foundational academic skills and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for a smooth and successful transition into elementary school.

The center operates with a clear focus on the unique requirements of early learners, offering programs that emphasize play-based learning, cognitive development, and essential socialization. Through the Sweetwater ISD framework, Cowen Early Childhood Center strives to foster a positive initial school experience, ensuring that students build a strong educational base in a safe, supportive, and age-appropriate setting. For more information regarding their specific programs, enrollment, or campus policies, parents and community members can visit the district’s official website at http://www.sweetwaterisd.net.
166
Total Students
6.5
Full-Time Teachers
25.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    110 (66.3%)
  • White
    40 (24.1%)
  • Black
    10 (6.0%)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.6%)
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: SWEETWATER ISD
Phone: (325)235-3482
Website: http://www.sweetwaterisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 25.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 166
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 166
Gender Ratio