MERIDITH-DUNBAR EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY

TEMPLE ISD
1717 E AVE J
TEMPLE, TX 76504
418 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Meredith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy, located in Temple, Texas, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Temple Independent School District. The academy is dedicated exclusively to the youngest learners in the district, focusing on providing a strong academic and social foundation during the critical early years of development. By centering its mission on early childhood education, the school creates a tailored environment designed to nurture curiosity, build essential foundational skills, and prepare children for the transition into elementary school.

As part of the Temple ISD network, the academy emphasizes a supportive and structured learning experience that caters to the unique needs of preschool-aged students. The school’s programming typically integrates play-based learning with early literacy and numeracy development to ensure students meet state standards while fostering a lifelong love of learning. Families interested in enrollment or specific program details—such as Pre-K qualifications, daily schedules, or district resources—can find comprehensive information through the official Temple Independent School District website at http://www.tisd.org.
418
Total Students
22.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    205 (49.0 %)
  • Black
    97 (23.2 %)
  • White
    73 (17.5 %)
  • Two or More
    36 (8.6 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: TEMPLE ISD
Phone: (254)215-6700
Website: http://www.tisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 418
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 418
Gender Ratio
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